My uncle's strict smoking schedule makes holiday cooks a chore

Nobody wants to babysit a brisket for 18 hours when we could be together.

Watch out, counting on quick adhesive drops for floor installations has led to some nasty surprises lately (from a guy who drives past supply houses all day).

Unpopular opinion: Building permits for minor DIY jobs are more about revenue than safety.

I get that permits keep things up to code, but for a simple shed or fence, it feels like a cash grab. On the flip side, skipping them can lead to bigger issues down the road. Where do you stand on this?