Angela Miller (u/the_angela)

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Pro tip: don't buy that cheap silicone mat from the big box store

I thought I was saving $15, but the thing warped in my oven on its first use and ruined a whole batch of shortbread. Has anyone found a good brand that actually lies flat?

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the_angela•8d ago

My brother told me to ignore the small crack in my foundation wall

He said it was just settling and to save my money. Two years later, that crack let in enough water during a monsoon to ruin the carpet in my basement. Anyone in the NE Heights dealt with foundation repair companies that won't try to sell you a whole new system?

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13h ago

Vent: I spent $25 on a set of silicone air fryer liners and they just melted

Didn't I see a warning about those on the box?

18h ago

Can we talk about the shame of asking your parents for rent money at 30?

My emergency fund got wiped out last year too when my dog needed a $900 surgery. I had to ask my dad for help with my mortgage, and I felt awful for weeks. What finally helped was realizing, like eva908 said, that being an adult is about solving problems. I made a real plan to pay him back, even if it was just $50 a month, and that action made me feel like I was handling it instead of just taking. The shame faded once I was actively fixing the situation.

2d ago

I finally listened to a homeowner who called my wire runs 'spaghetti art'

@gavinramirez, is the cat the real problem, or is the panel just in a bad spot to begin with?

4d ago

Rant: A guy on a job in Fresno said you should never use a power trowel on a garage floor

Ha, that's the same logic that makes people try to use a pressure washer on their siding before they call a pro.

5d ago

I used to buy cheap canned beans, but now I spend a bit more for dry ones

Totally agreed. I was stuck on the old style for way too long. The texture difference is a complete game changer.