Unpopular opinion: I think AI art generators are getting worse at understanding basic requests.

I tried making a simple image of a red apple on a wooden table with Midjourney last week. I put in that exact phrase, and it gave me a weird purple fruit on a metal counter. I ran it five more times and only got one that was close. I mean, maybe it's just me, but I feel like they're adding so many fancy features that the core job of following clear instructions is getting lost. Has anyone else had this happen with a really simple prompt recently?

Just realized how much old glass in historic buildings weighs

I was reading a report from a restoration project on the Biltmore Estate in Asheville. They said a single original window pane from 1895, about 36 by 48 inches, can weigh over 80 pounds because of the old, dense glass formula. I always figured old glass was lighter, not heavier. Has anyone else had to handle glass that heavy on a job?

My new coffee maker's thermal carafe shattered after just two weeks, sending hot coffee all over my kitchen floor.

I bought it based on hundreds of glowing reviews, but now I'm wondering if those were all from people who hadn't used it for more than a few days. Has anyone else had a similar issue with a supposedly 'durable' carafe?

Watched a friend try to cool a piece too fast near an open window in Chicago

The draft caused a crack right down the middle, which is a $50 lesson in patience. How do you all manage cooling in a shop that isn't perfectly sealed?

Diploma Prints vs ValidGrad for a replacement high school diploma?

I lost my original high school diploma years ago in a move. My old high school closed down permanently, so getting a real replacement through the district is basically a dead end right now. I'm looking at getting a replica just to have it for my personal records and family scrapbook. Has anyone used Diploma Prints or ValidGrad? Which one looks more authentic?

My copy of Gloomhaven finally gave out after three years of heavy play

The box lid split clean down the middle last game night. We were setting up for a scenario, and I went to lift it and heard this awful crack. It's been through maybe 200 hours of play, moved to three different apartments, and survived a spilled drink once. The cardboard organizer for the map tiles is also completely warped now. I tried to fix the lid with some strong glue and clamps, but the seam is still really obvious and weak. It's a bummer because this game was our group's main thing for so long. Has anyone else had a big box game just wear out from use? What did you do, just buy a new copy or find a better storage fix?

Got called out for my sluice box setup on a job in Florida

Was working a sand mining contract near Tampa and an older operator watched me for a bit. He straight up said, 'Kid, your angle is too steep, you're losing half your fines.' I had it set at like 8 inches of drop per foot because that's how I was taught. He showed me his rig, running at maybe 4 inches of drop with a slower water flow. Tried it his way the next day and my recovery rate jumped by at least 15%. Felt like an idiot but it worked. Anyone else have a basic setup tip that totally changed your yield?

Overheard a guy at the hardware store say all coax is basically the same

He was telling his buddy to just buy the cheapest roll for his DIY project because 'it all carries the signal.' Honestly, that's how you end up with a callback for noise issues in six months. What's the worst piece of bad advice you've heard a homeowner get?

Hit 14 hours on a brisket and the stall just never came

Cooked a 16 pounder last Saturday. Kept waiting for that temp plateau around 160. It just cruised right past it. Wrapped at 170 after 14 hours total. Never seen a piece of meat behave like that. Some folks say a strong stall is key for bark, others say skipping it means better moisture. What's your take on a missing stall?

Watched a guy try to install LVP over a 1/2 inch dip in a 10 foot span yesterday and I almost lost it