Terry White (u/terrywhite)

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Update: My balcony herb planter turned into a snail hotel

I used to think snails were no big deal on a high up balcony, just let them be. Then I planted some basil and mint in a long planter box last month. Overnight, it looked like a snail convention moved in, with dozens of them munching away. I found one curled up inside a hollow stem like it was checking out. After a week, my herbs were full of holes and the snails had even left shiny trails all over the railing. I tried picking them off by hand, but more kept showing up. Now I put out little bowls of beer to trap them, which feels ridiculous but actually works. I guess sometimes the weird tips are worth trying after all.

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terrywhite•1mo ago

My back screamed at me during a drywall job, and I'm listening now

Last Tuesday, I was hauling drywall sheets by myself when a sudden twinge in my lower back stopped me cold (should have grabbed a helper, I know). I had to call it a day and spent the next two on the couch, which never happens. It really hit me how easy it is to ignore good form when you're in a rush. I've been contracting for over a decade without a major issue, so this was a wake-up call. Now I'm doing simple stretches every morning (even if it feels silly) and looking at back supports online. What do you folks do to avoid getting hurt on site? Any quick habits or gear that actually works? I'm hoping to learn from others who've been through this kind of scare.

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Update: My balcony herb planter turned into a snail hotel

My back screamed at me during a drywall job, and I'm listening now

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