Imagine still using briquettes and thinking you're in control. Switching to lump is like finding the off switch for stress.

That kind of recognition really stays with you.

We did the same thing after a botched hotel lobby job where nobody owned the mistakes. Letting each guy run point for a week made them check each other's work way closer. Last project, the usual quiet one spotted a bad glass order before it even left the shop, saving us a huge headache.

My buddy learned the hard way about skipping moisture checks. He laid laminate over what looked like a dry subfloor. A few months later, boards started popping up everywhere. The repair bill was huge, and he had to redo the whole room. Now he always uses a meter like @andrew693 mentioned. Why would anyone risk it when the fix is so simple?

Hold up, I see this totally different. That sounds like you're not adding any water as you go. My lather only dies if I treat it like a set it and forget it thing. Try dripping a few drops on your brush before the second pass, then work it in again. Your soap might just be thirstier than you think.