I love the "cheaper than therapy" idea because it hits home for me. My aunt always mocked my gardening until I explained how digging in the dirt really chills me out after a stressful week. It reminds me of how @ivant51's dad came around after seeing the practical skills from D&D. She visited my patio last summer and now she's growing her own tomatoes, which totally surprised me. It's wild how hobbies we get judged for can end up meaning so much. What's something you do that people don't get until you explain it?

I used to think daily gauge checks were a waste of time. That changed after a similar blowout at my old job. A pressure valve failed and sent shrapnel into a control box. It cost thousands in repairs and could have hurt someone. Now I never skip inspections, especially with older equipment. Stories like yours just prove how vital it is.

My buddy laughed when his wife bought one, but now his teenagers use it more than the TV. It just blends into the backyard.

You saw a mechanic use glue on a plug?

Wait, "shaved a good chunk"? How much are we talking here? I tried something similar and only got like $5 off, lol. My bill was still crazy high after that. Did you have to call them or was it an online thing?