The day a homeowner asked if drywall mud was organic fertilizer

Keith Allen · 2026-02-28T06:15:48.789756+00:00

Had to clarify that it's for walls, not gardens (with a straight face).

Man, this really hits on how people just see containers and make wild guesses. I watched my neighbor grab what he thought was olive oil for his pasta, but it was actually engine oil from a repurposed bottle. It's that same rush to get things done without really looking, and it happens way more than you'd expect.

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jesseblack7mo ago

Question how often this actually causes problems. Most folks probably catch their mistake before anything bad happens.

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emeryw407mo ago

That "straight face" you mentioned is KEY, because once you start laughing you can't stop. It makes you wonder what other wild mix-ups are happening out there. I bet someone has tried to use wood stain as a salad dressing, calling it a "vinaigrette." This is the kind of stuff that happens when people just grab the first bucket they see in the garage without reading the label. Truly a new level of DIY.

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