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c/pinecone-attack•

barbarac41•3mo ago

Can anyone recommend a heavy haul company that handles oversized loads well?

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c/coding-for-beginners•

barbarac41•6mo ago

I keep seeing beginners skip the most basic step and it's costing them hours

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c/flea-market-hauls•

barbarac41•7mo ago

Found a 1950s Pyrex bowl at a yard sale for $3, the booth next to it had a newer one for $15 and the difference in the glass color was huge.

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c/backpacking-routes•

barbarac41•7mo ago

Vent: I relied on online maps for years, but a paper map mistake led to a peaceful lake

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c/camera-repairers•

barbarac41•7mo ago

Sand from my jeans pocket taught me a repair lesson

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Recent Comments

6mo ago

Why does nobody talk about how long it takes to set up a new bullet journal?

Totally feel that. Honestly gave up on perfect grids ages ago. Just scribble it in pencil first now, way less stressful.

6mo ago

Just realized that ceramic fiber blanket for furnace linings is way better than the old firebrick method we used for years.

Wow, I was wrong about that too!

6mo ago

My tent pole finally snapped back together after 45 minutes of fighting with it

Glad you got it, but shock cord isn't meant to snap back together.

6mo ago

Barbara Carter

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3y ago

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Warning: I think the push for 'sustainable' fabric blends is creating a lot of weak, pilling garments.

Yeah that's a tough spot to be in. Had a similar issue with a recycled poly blend a while back. Switched to a different supplier that uses longer staple fibers, even though it costs more. The next batch held up way better, no pilling after multiple wears. It really does come down to the source quality, not just the material label.

7mo ago

Tried a new shellac mix versus my old one on a 1920s dresser and the difference was huge

Totally changed it! The grain got way more defined, almost 3D. Let it cure fully before you decide if you like it though.