Yeah, that's the real pro move right there, @barbarah19. I had a similar lightbulb moment trying to fit crown molding in a room with no straight corners. Once you stop trusting the numbers on the tape and start trusting the actual wall, everything just fits better. It's a whole different way of working.

Wait, you went three whole months with mushy kimchi before checking the water? That's some next-level patience, I would have lost my mind after the second failed batch. Joel's totally right about the chlorine killing the good stuff, it's not just about safety to drink. Emma's grandma probably had different water back in the day, city water changes.

That "extra weight" you mention is exactly why I just use my tent's built in floor.