That freezer steel trick always sounded like an old wives tale to me... a sharp, dry blade and just lifting the corner with the tip is all you need. Once you get that first little bit up, you can pull the membrane off with your fingers. The cold just seems like it'd make everything more slippery.

Yeah, that's the whole problem with rules like that, right? They work great in a perfect world. Reminds me of when my buddy tried a full digital detox, but then his kid's school kept calling the house phone he never checks. The point @the_max makes is spot on, life doesn't follow your plan. You can't just ignore the fact people might need to reach you.

Honestly that "feels wrong at first" thing is so true. I had the same gut reaction using a stretchy line to lower a branch over a shed. Tbh it just lets the piece settle in without that harsh jerk, which is way safer for the spotter. Ngl you gotta know the limits, but it's a smart trick.