I figured a cheap mount from Amazon would be fine, but the magnet messed up the OIS in my Pixel 6 camera and now every photo is shaky. Has anyone else wrecked a phone with a magnetic mount before I go buy a new one?
My neighbor said trimming them in the heat would make them bloom bigger, so I went ahead and cut them back on July 4th weekend. Now the leaves are all yellow and three bushes look dead after two weeks of sun. Should I just dig them up or wait until fall to see if they bounce back?
I've been stuck between prepping all my lunches on Sunday or just winging it every morning. Last week I tried the Sunday route and packed 5 chicken and rice containers. By Wednesday I was so bored I ordered takeout anyway. Now I'm thinking I'll just prep 2 days worth at a time so it feels fresh. Anyone else find a middle ground that actually works?
I stopped at this place called Mel's on Route 30 last weekend, and the waitress just brought coffee and took my order without any small talk. It felt weird at first because I'm used to the whole "how are you" song and dance at every restaurant. But honestly, by the time I left I realized I actually preferred it. Has anyone else noticed this trend where some places just skip the chit chat and it works better?
Had a 2015 Ford Focus come into my shop last month with a slow coolant leak. Customer wanted to swap the water pump right away, $450 job. I decided to pressure test the system first and found the reservoir cap was cracked and couldn't hold 13 psi, so coolant was boiling over when the engine got hot. Replaced the $12 cap and the leak stopped completely. Anyone else ever catch something simple like that before throwing parts at a problem?
I was heading out to work last week and went to close the garage door when the left spring just let go with a loud bang. The door slammed down crooked and now it's stuck halfway open. Should I try to fix this myself or just call a pro for a spring replacement?
One is $80 a night near Alberta Arts but has no AC, the other is $120 in Southeast and has a washer. Has anyone stayed in Portland during a heat wave without AC and regretted it?
Been driving an F-150 for 7 years but I'm barely hauling anything these days. I put 60 miles a day going to service calls in Chicago traffic though - would a compact hybrid actually hold up or am I asking for trouble? Anyone else downsize their vehicle and regret it?
Used to handwrap every pallet with like 4 rolls of stretch film until a guy at the loading dock showed me a proper stretch wrapper last year. Took 30 seconds per pallet instead of 5 minutes of fighting. Anybody else switch tools and wonder why they waited so long?
It worked for about a week before the sensor got confused and flooded my poor fern. Now I'm back to using a regular watering can and a calendar reminder. Anyone have a better system for remembering to water plants that doesn't involve gadgets?
I tried prepping five identical lunches on Sunday for two months, but by Wednesday I was sick of them and ordering takeout. Last month I switched to just cooking a double portion each night and eating the leftovers the next day, which cut my food waste in half. Should I just accept the nightly 30 minutes of cooking is worth it?
It's a total pain to use for just weighing flour, and now I'm back to my old $10 analog one. Anyone have a good digital scale that doesn't require an app?
I told my neighbor, Mark, I was buying a big sectional for my living room last Saturday. He just said, 'Have you tried moving one through our building's hallway?' I measured, and the main turn is only 28 inches wide. I'm now looking at a smaller sofa or two chairs instead. What's the biggest piece of furniture you've gotten into a tight space?
I started writing down every coffee I bought, and the total hit $412 this morning. It made me realize how much that small daily choice adds up. Should I try to cut back to just making it at home, or is the convenience worth the cost?
Thought it was just a loose blade, but the whole mounting bracket was off. Spent 4 hours with a step ladder and a socket set I had to borrow from my neighbor. Anyone have a faster method for balancing one of these things?
He was going for a 200 pound load without checking the weight distribution first, which is how my cousin hurt his back in Toledo last year. I always mark the heavy side with chalk now before even touching the lift. Do you think a quick visual check is enough, or should there be a written rule for this?
They've got a sign saying you can't use the self-checkout for more than 15 items now... I had a full cart and had to go wait in a regular line. Does your local store do this too?
We were talking about whether I should get a haircut this weekend or next, and he told me he makes choices by picking the option he'll regret the least. It hit different because I always get stuck trying to find the 'right' answer. Has anyone else tried this method for small daily stuff?
My 2008 Honda Civic started making a bad noise on the highway last week. I was driving home from my shift, and it sounded like metal grinding. Pulled over, but nothing looked wrong. Took it to my local mechanic, Joe. He said the repair would be about $1,200. The car has 180,000 miles on it. I don't know if putting that much money into it is smart. But a new car payment would be way more per month. I'm stuck between fixing what I know or starting over with something new. Has anyone else faced a big repair bill on an old car? What did you end up doing?
I grew up in Tucson and my dad swore by his 6 AM sprinkler routine for years. Now I see my new neighbors doing the same thing, even though the city's water department has said for a decade that deep watering just twice a week is actually better for the grass and uses way less water. It's a small choice, but it adds up on the bill and for the local supply. Anyone else notice old habits like this that just won't die?
I went in for just milk and eggs, but the checkout line was 45 minutes long. I saw a guy with a single rotisserie chicken stuck behind three carts piled high. He looked so done. Now I never go on a weekend and I make a strict list. Has anyone else had a store trip that made you change your routine for good?
I've been using a French press every day and always thought the coffee tasted a bit bitter. This morning, I watched the water pour in and saw a single bubble rise from the grounds right away. I looked it up and realized you're supposed to let the coffee 'bloom' for 30 seconds with just a little hot water first, not dump it all in at once. I tried it today and the flavor was totally different, way smoother. Has anyone else had a simple kitchen habit they were doing wrong for ages?
I was cleaning my deck in Portland last Saturday and decided to do a quick pass on the shared fence, but the 3000 PSI stream caught the edge of my neighbor's vinyl siding. It instantly gouged a two-inch strip, exposing the foam underneath. I shut it off, went over to explain, and we agreed I'd cover the repair cost from a contractor they trust. Has anyone else dealt with a similar property damage oops and how did you handle the bill?
The 'squirt some oil in the crack' advice from a neighbor just made a mess, but lifting the board and putting a shim in stopped the noise for good. Anyone know a better fix for old hardwood?