I've been baking for decades, and the shift to pre-mixed flour blends puzzles me. Where's the skill in that?

Question about charging my brother for a deck repair

Some think family should get free work, but others say it hurts our business, what do you think?

Skipping the wet test on bricks cost me a day's work

I mean, I thought they were damp enough from the morning dew. Now the mortar isn't setting right and I have to redo it all, idk what I was thinking.

Preserving in place isn't always practical with today's climate

Many say we should leave sites untouched to keep them whole, but I disagree. If a site is eroding or under threat, excavating it now saves more for study. Proper storage in museums can be just as green.

Showerthought: Most folks say quick cooling is fine, but I wait hours longer just to be safe.

That extra patience has saved more of my work than any tool in the shop.