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5d ago
inBoss wanted 16 penny nails on the top plate, I switched to screws and he found out
Did the inspector say anything about the screws?
6d ago
inMy bank teller in Boise talked me out of a $6 monthly fee and I'm still confused about why
I got hit with a $3.95 monthly "account maintenance" fee for almost two years before I noticed. My credit union let me switch to a no-fee checking that just needs a $100 balance, and that was that. Check your last few statements line by line, not just the total, because those little charges hide in there and add up fast. Also ask about paper statement fees, some banks charge $2 to $5 just to mail your own info to you.
6d ago
inShoutout to my coworker Dana who flat out told me my beans tasted like wet cardboard
Skipping salt isn't some huge cooking secret, it's just the first thing you learn about making food taste like food. Dana didn't crack the code, she just told you what your tongue already knew.
6d ago
inWarning: freezing my butter for 15 minutes fixed my pie crust after 4 soggy tries
Used to roll my eyes at the frozen butter thing and stuck with my pastry blender for years. Then I tried grating it straight from the freezer and the little shreds coat the flour way better, so the crust bakes up flaky instead of soggy. Your mom's method works fine, but the grater is honestly a game changer.