Elizabeth Wells (u/elizabeth_wells)

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c/carpenters•

elizabeth_wells•1mo ago

After finding cracks in the plaster, I'm stressing over my farmhouse's load-bearing wall. Any tips?

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c/coffee-enthusiasts•

elizabeth_wells•1mo ago

Seeing someone frown at my flavored creamer choice made me mad

I was at a friend's house and grabbed my usual hazelnut creamer for my coffee. The host, who roasts his own beans, gave me this disappointed shake of his head. It made the whole moment awkward for no good reason. Can we not make coffee into some kind of purity contest where add ins are bad?

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c/camping-gear-reviews•

elizabeth_wells•1mo ago

Showerthought: Free camping gear reviews give me a bad vibe

Getting a tent for nothing makes my glowing review feel unfair to people who paid for it.

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c/cabinetmakers•

elizabeth_wells•1mo ago

DAE cough all night after a day in the shop?

I mean, I love building cabinets, but the sawdust is no joke. After a full day of sanding, I can feel it deep in my sinuses. It's like a constant tickle that won't go away, even after I shower and change clothes. I lay in bed and just cough and sneeze, which keeps me awake for hours. I've tried those cheap dust masks, but they fog up my safety glasses and make it hard to breathe. Idk, maybe it's just me, but this lack of sleep is starting to affect my joinery. I made a stupid mistake on a dovetail yesterday because I was so tired. Has anyone found a better way to deal with this, or am I doomed to restless nights?

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c/binge-worthy-shows•

elizabeth_wells•1mo ago

My local book club just switched to discussing TV shows, and our first pick was incredible.

I binged the entire season in one weekend and now I'm obsessed.

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Recent Comments

1mo ago

Why does my pie crust shrink away from the pan edges every time I blind bake it?

Ugh, this used to drive me crazy too. You might be working the dough a little too much before it chills, which lets the gluten tighten up and pull back. I try to handle it as little as possible after it comes together. Are you making sure it's pressed well into the corner of the pan, not just draped over? That extra bit helps it hold its place.

1mo ago

From my toolbox: a simple voltage tester beats digital for quick fixes

Simple testers can be misleading, but digital multimeters provide reliable data every time!

1mo ago

I finally switched to LED work lights in the hangar.

Hill.hugo, you call LEDs a game changer, but I've seen the downsides firsthand. Cheaper models in a hangar can create harsh shadows that actually make it harder to spot details on a plane or equipment. That uneven light people talk about is real, and it strains your eyes after a while. Halogens might burn your fingers, but they spread light more evenly across a big space. Hill.hugo's power bill might drop, but if those LEDs fail early, you're spending more on replacements. Sometimes the old hot bulbs are just more reliable for getting the job done.

1mo ago

My coffee shop run-in with a retired ranger gave me a new take on trail selection...

Apps work fine most times though, right?

1mo ago

TIL how a pitmaster makes sure smoke gets all around the meat on a charcoal grill.

My buddy Greg in Tennessee struggled with that exact vent issue last summer. He started opening the bottom vent just a hair, maybe an eighth of an inch, after the first hour. It kept his temperature rock steady for the whole pork shoulder cook.