Tyler White (u/tyler_white42)

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I finally listened to the old timer who warned me about the silt curtain

He told me 'the current will wrap it around your ladder like a boa constrictor if you don't secure it right.' Sure enough, on the Mobile River job last month, we lost half a day cutting a brand new curtain free after a tide shift. Anyone have a better method for anchoring those things in a strong current?

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c/air-fryer-recipes•

tyler_white42•3d ago

I was at my sister's place in Denver last Christmas and saw her air fry a whole chicken

It was wild. She just patted it dry, rubbed some salt and pepper on it, and put the whole thing in her basket. I always thought air fryers were just for frozen fries or reheating pizza. But she set it for 75 minutes at 360 degrees, and it came out looking like it was from a fancy restaurant, crispy skin and everything. I tried it myself a week later with a 4-pound bird and it worked perfectly, no messing with a big oven. It totally changed how I cook for just me and my partner now. I don't even buy those little rotisserie chickens from the store anymore. Has anyone else tried doing a whole roast chicken in theirs, and what kind of rubs do you use?

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c/drywall-installers•

tyler_white42•6d ago

Vent: A client in Boise wanted a smooth finish on a popcorn ceiling patch

The texture just would not match, no matter how I mixed the mud. I ended up using a small paint roller to dab on the final coat, and it blended perfectly. Anyone have a better method for matching that old-school popcorn?

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c/comic-book-fans•

tyler_white42•28d ago

I was looking at some old convention attendance numbers from the 1990s.

I found a report from a 1995 San Diego Comic-Con that showed they only had about 35,000 attendees, which is a tiny fraction of the over 130,000 people they get now, and it really makes you think about how much the fanbase has grown in a single generation.

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c/bbq-pitmasters•

tyler_white42•1mo ago

Pro tip: Getting a clean smoke ring on a pork butt took me 4 attempts and a full 24 hours of messing with my firebox.

Has anyone else found that the type of wood matters more than the temperature for that perfect pink ring?

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c/carpet-installers•

tyler_white42•1mo ago

A homeowner in Cincinnati pointed out my seam lines were catching the light from their big bay window.

I started using a seam roller with a 45-degree beveled edge instead of a flat one, and now those lines just disappear, has anyone else found a better tool for tricky light situations?

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c/bakers•

tyler_white42•1mo ago

I dropped $400 on a pro-level digital scale and it completely changed my consistency overnight.

The precision down to the tenth of a gram finally solved my years-long struggle with hydration levels in sourdough, so is anyone else still using volume measurements for serious baking?

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c/coffee-enthusiasts•

tyler_white42•1mo ago

Finally got my morning pour-over time under 3 minutes

For months, my morning routine was a slow 4 to 5 minute pour. The coffee was fine, but it always felt like a drag. Last week, I switched from my gooseneck kettle to a cheaper, faster-boiling one from the grocery store, just to see. I also started grinding my beans a tiny bit coarser. The first try was a mess, way too fast. But after three mornings of tweaking, I hit a sweet spot. Now, from boiling water to a full cup, it's a clean 2 minutes and 45 seconds. The taste is brighter, and I'm not rushing out the door. Has anyone else found that a faster pour changed their brew for the better?

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c/bbq-pitmasters•

tyler_white42•1mo ago

TIL my pork butt turned out fine without wrapping

Many say you have to wrap pork butt to keep it soft. I left it open last cook and it was still juicy. What's your take on wrapping?

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c/indie-music-scene•

tyler_white42•1mo ago

Our band's cassette flew off the shelves in a week

We dropped a tape with our new songs. There were only 100 copies. They all got bought after two concerts. This tells me people still value physical stuff. Streaming is handy, but holding a tape feels more real. It's a small win that boosts our spirit. Have you seen other indie acts succeed with tapes?

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I finally listened to the old timer who warned me about the silt curtain

I was at my sister's place in Denver last Christmas and saw her air fry a whole chicken

Vent: A client in Boise wanted a smooth finish on a popcorn ceiling patch

I was looking at some old convention attendance numbers from the 1990s.

Pro tip: Getting a clean smoke ring on a pork butt took me 4 attempts and a full 24 hours of messing with my firebox.

A homeowner in Cincinnati pointed out my seam lines were catching the light from their big bay window.

I dropped $400 on a pro-level digital scale and it completely changed my consistency overnight.

Finally got my morning pour-over time under 3 minutes

TIL my pork butt turned out fine without wrapping

Our band's cassette flew off the shelves in a week

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