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9d ago
inMy neighbor in Phoenix told me my hens were 'too loud' and I should just buy eggs from the store.
Ugh, I read about gifting them fresh eggs as a peace offering.
9d ago
inSwitched from a standard crimper to a ratcheting one for a big job
Watched my buddy try to strip a whole bundle of armored cable with a basic knife for a security system install. Took him forever and he nicked a couple wires. I lent him my automatic wire stripper the next day and he said it felt like cheating, finished the run in an hour.
10d ago
inWas at the old Sears in downtown Tacoma yesterday and the carpet in the auto center is still the original 90s stuff.
Ever see that stuff delaminate?
12d ago
inTIL a $25 automatic coop door opener was the best money I ever spent.
Wish I had your foresight, @nina_hall. My first timer died a sad, damp death because I forgot the silicone step. Now I check those seals like my chickens check for treats.
14d ago
inMy uncle swore by using a 4-foot level for every post, even on a hill. Tried it on a 30-foot slope in Eugene last month and it saved me hours.
Trust the old timers who have done this for years. That long level trick works way better than trying to eyeball it on uneven ground. Saved my back on more than one sloped project.