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14h ago
inWarning about those peel-and-stick floor tiles for a kitchen
Okay, so about "peel-and-stick" tiles. That's kind of the problem right there. Those tiles rely on their own sticky backing, and that's almost never enough for a high-traffic area like a kitchen. The adhesive just can't handle the temperature changes and foot traffic. You really need to use a separate, extra-strength flooring adhesive spread on the subfloor before you even place the tile. Even then, the prep work on your floor has to be perfect, totally clean and level, or nothing will stick right. It's a way bigger job than the box makes it seem.
1d ago
inAt a town hall in Sacramento, someone called for banning all plastic packaging, and I couldn't disagree more.
Ever notice how some people treat "green" ideas like a religion? You try to bring up actual science, like how glass jars are heavy to ship and use more fuel, and suddenly you're the bad guy. It's like they want a simple fix so bad they'll ignore the messy truth.
2d ago
inDisagree with the push for password managers after mine got locked out
My old boss kept his passwords on a notecard in a lockbox. That manual system worked for twenty years without a single lockout. Sometimes the simple fix is the most reliable one, you know?
2d ago
inI visited the Museum of Flight in Seattle and saw a vintage radio rack restoration.
Wow, I used to hate old wiring but that sounds kinda cool.
4d ago
inA client said my headbands were too tight and it made me rethink my whole method
Remember my buddy who makes belts? A customer said his buckles were too stiff, and that tiny fix made them way easier to use.