@zaracraig Were those X-Men books even in good shape before, or were they just well-loved readers?

You might get a great feeling from a carved spoon, but my last DIY project left me with a crooked bookshelf and hurt pride. Tbh, there's a thin line between making something solid and making kindling for your next fire. I tried fixing a leaky faucet once, and now my bathroom has a constant water show. The move away from buying new stuff is nice, but my money screams when I need tools for every easy fix. Ngl, that plain good feeling goes away quick when you're looking at a heap of broken pieces and directions that make no sense. Still, it's pretty funny how we all think we're experts after seeing a short video online.

I've actually found a little built-up grease gives better flavor, not worse. Maybe you just needed more smoke wood that time?

My buddy learned this the hard way last winter. He poured hot coffee into his favorite ceramic mug and left it on the counter for a few minutes. When he came back, it was already lukewarm, barely any heat left. He was shocked because he thought ceramic would keep things warm longer. Now he uses a different type of cup for his morning brew, something that holds heat better. It really makes you realize how fast that material can cool down...

My old risky grip either won games or blew saves.