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1mo ago
inJust finished my first solo HTML project after 3 months of on-and-off learning
And yeah, the image path thing is a total rite of passage... I remember spending like an hour trying to figure out why my logo was just showing a broken link icon. Turns out I had the folder structure wrong and was pointing to a directory that didn't even exist. It's one of those little things that feels obvious once you figure it out but makes you feel pretty dumb in the moment.
1mo ago
inOld timer told me to let my mortar sit for 20 minutes before using it... I thought he was nuts
Hang on, my first real masonry job I tried that and the mortar dried out way too fast on me. Maybe it depends on the mix or the weather, but I find that letting it sit that long just makes it harder to work with. I had a batch turn into almost a crumbly clay after 20 minutes in the sun. I just mix it fresh and get it on the wall as fast as possible.
1mo ago
inPlywood subfloor spacing hack from a flooring install I watched
Leave that gap, man. I've had to go back and shim floors that were butted tight after a humid summer and it's a nightmare.
1mo ago
inFound an old VHS tape labeled 'Christmas 1999' at a thrift store - it was a funeral recording
Did you keep the tape? I once found a wedding labeled as 4th of July.
1mo ago
inThe way my sourdough starter changed after I moved across town
Respectfully, the oven light trick is more of a myth for most starter doughs. I've had mine get too warm in the oven and turn into a sticky mess before the bulk ferment was done. A better bet is finding a draft-free spot on your counter or a pantry shelf, and if you need warmth, placing the bowl near a radiator or on top of the fridge gives a gentler, more consistent heat. Also, the bulb can dry out your dough's surface unless it's tightly covered, which defeats the purpose of good air flow for the yeast.