Just hit 1,000 hours on my new orbital sander and the motor is already sounding rough

Finally got my apartment building to switch to a compost pickup service

I kept seeing neighbors put food scraps in the regular trash, which just creates methane in the landfill. After showing our property manager the cost was only $25 a month for the whole building, they agreed to sign up. Has anyone else had luck getting a landlord on board with something like this?

My old kitchen clock ran backwards for an afternoon

It happened last Tuesday, right after a brief power flicker. The second hand started ticking counter-clockwise, and the digital display on the microwave read 8:17 for over an hour. Has anyone else had an appliance just decide to break the rules of time like that?

Bought a 'bargain' glory hole kit online and it was basically scrap metal

Found a full setup for 300 bucks on some auction site, which seemed like a steal compared to the usual price. The burner assembly arrived with mismatched threads that wouldn't seal, and the refractory lining cracked after the first heat cycle. I lost the whole 300 and a Saturday afternoon trying to make it work before giving up. Should have just saved for a proper one from a known supplier. Anyone have a go-to brand for a small studio setup that won't fall apart?

PSA: I've seen three cars from the same local dealership this month with the same weird clear coat failure on the rear quarter panels.

PSA: I had to choose between a classic demi-glace and a quick red wine reduction for a big party.

I was prepping for a 50-person event and time was tight. I went with the reduction, using two bottles of a decent Cabernet, and honestly, the flavor was great and saved me hours. Has anyone else faced a similar time vs. tradition call on a sauce?

After getting dizzy spraying clear coat, I checked my ventilation

Last week, I was spraying clear coat in my garage with the door nearly shut. I felt dizzy and had to stop working. The vent fan was off because the switch was broken, so fumes built up. I opened the door and fixed the switch right away. Now, I check all vents before any paint job. Paint chemicals can hurt your health and dirty the air if not managed. Please ensure your shop has proper airflow to stay safe.

Foggy glass issue after a coastal job

Just finished a window replacement near the beach. Now the glass is fogging up inside. Checked the seals, but they look fine. Any ideas what could cause this? Maybe moisture got trapped during install.