Robert Schmidt (u/roberts84)

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Got tired of dealing with conduit bends in tight corners. Found a simple trick.

I was in a tight attic running cable through old conduit. The bends were so sharp that the cable kept getting stuck. I tied a bolt to some string and dropped it through first. Then I attached the cable and pulled it back smooth.

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c/budget-friendly-meals•

roberts84•11d ago

I used to skip meal prep because it seemed like a hassle

Now I see how much money it saves by cutting down on last-minute takeout. Spending an hour on Sunday to chop veggies and cook rice sets me up for the week. My lunches cost about two dollars each instead of ten. This small change has made a big difference in my grocery spending.

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c/diesel-mechanics•

roberts84•11d ago

Arguing with my lead tech about the value of overtime shifts.

He says the extra cash is always worth it, but I think burning out hurts your skills in the long run, where do you stand?

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11d ago

After trying black coffee for years, I'm back to cream and sugar

My kitchen saw three fire drills last month thanks to my 'gourmet' experiments. Turns out, my signature dish is accidentally setting off alarms. So for me, plain isn't just a goal, it's a survival strategy. (I've learned that if it doesn't come out of a toaster, it's probably above my pay grade.) Maybe plain keeps things from going up in flames, literally in my case.

11d ago

I thought dimmer switches were just for show, but they make a real difference.

Got some for the living room and it totally changed the vibe.

11d ago

Serious question, how do you cope when a project drags on for months?

Talking to them and splitting the work into parts saved my project once.

12d ago

PSA: Forgetting to check tool length wrecked my Friday

But @maryg34, how often do crashes really happen?

16d ago

My thrift store habit taught me to spot handmade pottery

It's a weirdly specific skill to develop, like becoming an expert detective for useless kitchen items. Suddenly you're the person who can identify a 1970s ash tray by glaze thickness alone. Congratulations on your very niche superpower.