Sealing those edges probably helps with thermal expansion too, keeping the whole system tighter over time. Saves on callbacks and boosts your rep for attention to detail.

Den not a cage, that phrase always gets me. I had a buddy who was so against crates he'd rather let his dog chew through drywall every night. Then he saw my rescue pup curl up in hers voluntarily and suddenly it's all about 'canine instinct'. People love to judge without seeing the context, you know? Like, sure, if you're locking them in for hours on end it's awful, but as a safe space it's totally different. Funny how perspective shifts when you actually witness the comfort it brings.

Ever left pasta in the pot too long? I used to believe it held its shape under any conditions. Watching a pot of linguine slowly turn into a single sticky mass changed that perspective. It's a quiet, sad process that really makes you respect cooking times. Now I keep a closer eye on the stove, admittedly with some newfound anxiety.