Totally agree with your points on tung oil—it's definitely not odorless, but still way better than most poly finishes I've tried. A couple extra thing...

Totally get what you're saying about convenience—it's definitely a factor. From my experience: - Mixing brands can be manageable if you pick devices ...

Great points overall. A couple things I've noticed that help me: - Framing quickly after delivery is tempting, but giving lumber a few days to settle...

I've had decent luck with silicone molds too, but yeah, precision can be tricky. Injection molding is great for repeatability, but honestly, resin cas...

- Learned this lesson the hard way myself a few years back. Bought a small piece of land next to my property from a neighbor I'd known for years—great...

Definitely agree on having paper towels handy—saved me from silicone disasters more than once. Curious though, anyone else find silicone tools (like t...

Good point about prepaid cards needing networks, hadn't thought of that. But honestly, I wouldn't completely dismiss precious metals either. Sure, you...

Good points, especially about simplicity and reliability—I’ve definitely had moments troubleshooting smart gadgets that made me miss old-school thermo...

Totally get this—had the same experience when we replaced ours. A few things that helped us: - Added insulation underneath the metal roofing; it cut ...