Humidity turning a one-day dry into a two-day wait is frustrating. @jade_miller62 is right that it throws off your whole schedule beyond just that task. Your plan to always add extra drying time is the way to go.

My uncle was a sweeper for 40 years and he always complained about the brick flues. So hearing someone say it felt like solving a riddle is just wild to me. Those old chimneys were so unpredictable. One wrong move and you could get stuck or miss a whole section. Metal liners might be boring, but at least they're straightforward. You know what you're getting. Plus, the safety issues with cracked bricks? No thanks.

Actually, that sounds like torture to me. Ngl, I've tried the puzzle thing before and it just makes my brain hurt more when I'm already stressed. Staring at the clock is awful, but so is forcing myself to solve some random word jumble. Honestly, I'd rather just sit there and zone out completely. It feels way less like a chore.