Rant: My entire weekend binge plan for 'Severance' got wrecked by a power outage

I finally had a free weekend in Chicago and was three episodes into the first season when a storm knocked the power out for almost 8 hours. I had the snacks ready and everything. On one hand, maybe it's better to savor a show like that, but I was fully committed to the full immersion experience. Has a technical issue ever totally derailed your binge session?

Just realized an old timer's critique on my weld prep saved me a ton of time on a big job.

He told me my bevels on the 2-inch pipe were too shallow, said 'you're just making extra work for yourself, kid.' Started grinding them to 37.5 degrees instead of 30. Cut my fill time down by almost a third on the next vessel. Anyone else get a simple tip that flipped your routine?

I used to measure every single cabinet part with a tape, but now I just use story sticks for the whole run.

About two years ago on a kitchen job in Boise, I was constantly re-checking my tape numbers and still had small gaps. A guy on the crew showed me how he marks all the cabinet heights and widths on one long stick of scrap wood. I switched to that method and it cut my layout time in half, plus everything lines up perfectly. Has anyone else made a simple switch like that that just clicked?

I was looking at old sewing patterns and found out something wild about zippers

I always thought metal zippers were the standard for vintage clothes. Then I saw a video from the Fashion Institute in New York that said before 1930, most zippers were actually made with paper or cloth tape. Blew my mind. Anyone know other weird old materials they used?

Just had a flat from a tiny staple that took me 45 minutes to find...

I was checking the tube in water twice before I saw it stuck in the sidewall tread. Anyone else have a weird puncture that hid from them for way too long?

Had a kid squirm right as I was lining up his neckline with my Andis T-Outliner

He jerked his head and I nicked a small line into his skin, so I stopped, apologized to him and his mom, and used a clean styptic pencil I keep in my kit. Anyone have a better method for calming a really fidgety 5-year-old client?

My game group almost fell apart over a rules argument about 'Root'... it got pretty heated.

The difference a proper seam roller made on a Berber job in Tempe

I had a 400 sq ft Berber install last month where the seams kept showing after a week. The homeowner called back, and I realized I'd been using my old 4 inch roller that lost its pressure. I bought a new 6 inch heavy duty roller with a wider face and re-did the seams, and after three months, they're still invisible. What's your go-to tool for making seams disappear on loop pile carpets?

PSA: My bone folder snapped right down the middle on a tight corner fold

It happened yesterday while I was working on a leather cover for a journal. I was pressing down hard on a stubborn, thick fold and heard a quiet crack. The thing just gave out, which was a real surprise because it was a pretty solid one I've had for a while. I had to finish the job carefully with the back of a spoon (not ideal, but it worked in a pinch). Has anyone found a truly heavy-duty bone folder that can handle tough material without breaking?

Had to pick between two identical parking spots yesterday

Pulled into the grocery lot and saw two open spaces right next to each other. Both were the same distance from the door, both empty, no carts nearby. I chose the one on the left for no real reason. Came back out an hour later and my car was the only one in the entire row. The spot on the right was still empty, but every other space in the lot was full. Has anyone had a choice feel weirdly loaded like that?