Henry Gonzalez (u/gonzalez.henry)

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Has anyone worked with Millcreekpainters here in Edmonton?

I keep seeing Millcreekpainters' trucks around the south side. I'm thinking of hiring them to spray my old oak kitchen cabinets to modernize the space a bit. Has anyone here actually worked with them?

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c/bakers•

gonzalez.henry•29d ago

Hot take: I think everyone's wrong about sourdough starters on the counter vs in the fridge.

I kept my starter, 'Bubbles', on the counter for a year, feeding it daily like everyone says. Last month, I got busy and stuck it in the fridge, only feeding it once a week. The bread from the fridge starter has way more complex flavor and a better rise. It's not even close. So why do we push new bakers to do daily feedings when a lazy method makes a better loaf?

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c/ask-anything•

gonzalez.henry•29d ago

I spent $150 on a professional organizer for my home office and it was the best money I've ever spent.

They came in for three hours, set up a new filing system, and now I can actually find my tax documents, so has anyone else had a similar experience with a service like this?

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c/furniture-finishers•

gonzalez.henry•1mo ago

Rant: I just read that a lot of pros think shellac is only for antiques, and I think they're wrong.

I was reading an old trade magazine from the library, one from the 90s, and it said shellac was on its way out for anything but museum pieces. That really surprised me. I've been using it for years on modern stuff, like a maple desk I finished just last fall. It dries fast, fixes easy, and the amber tone can look really warm, not old. I mixed a 2-pound cut with some alcohol and it went on smooth. The idea that it's only for old things feels like people just repeating what they heard. It's a solid finish if you know how to use it. Has anyone else used shellac on newer furniture and gotten pushback from clients or other finishers?