My brother told me to stop using oil in the air fryer for everything

We were making fries last week and I went to spray them like I always do. He said 'you know that's just making a mess and you don't need it for half the stuff you cook.' I argued that everything needs a little oil to get crispy... but then I tried some chicken thighs without any. They came out perfect, with way less smoke and cleanup. Has anyone else cut out oil for certain recipes?

Just finished a week laying reclaimed brick for a patio in Savannah and it was the most satisfying job in years.

The homeowner gave us total freedom on the herringbone pattern and the weather was perfect, not a single rain delay. Has anyone else had a project lately where everything just clicked like that?

Looking for a solid business attorney in Irvine/OC area?

Hey everyone, I'm dealing with a breach of contract issue with a former vendor and need to consult a lawyer. Does anyone have recommendations for a good business litigation attorney in Irvine or somewhere close in Orange County? Preferably someone who doesn't charge an arm and a leg just to look at a few documents. Thanks!

Vent: I finally watched the end of 'The 100' and that last scene with Clarke and Bellamy just felt completely wrong.

After waiting 3 years to finish the series, I sat down last night and the final choice they made for those characters felt like it ignored everything they'd been through since season 1, so has anyone else felt totally let down by a show's final character moment?

Tried making a jacket from a thrifted wool blanket and it worked better than expected

I had this heavy wool blanket from a yard sale that was too scratchy to use. Instead of a pattern, I just laid a jacket I already liked on top of it and cut around the shape, adding about an inch for seams. I used my basic sewing machine and some thick thread from a craft store in Tacoma. The whole thing took maybe three hours and it's now my warmest coat. Anyone else tried making clothes from non-fabric materials?

I found a way to get my neighbor's packages delivered to me when they're out of town, but now I'm wondering if it's actually okay.

Rant: A single call to my bank's fraud department turned into a three hour ordeal.

I got a fraud alert for a $1,200 charge in Florida, but the agent kept putting me on hold for 20 minutes at a time and then asking me to repeat my entire story to a new person. The whole thing finally got fixed, but only after I asked for a supervisor and they admitted their system was glitching. Has anyone else had a simple bank call eat up a whole morning because of endless transfers?

Just hit my first month of a full vegan diet for the climate

I used to eat meat with almost every meal, but after seeing a report on how much water beef uses, I switched cold turkey last month. It was tough at first, but finding a good tofu scramble recipe from a blog in Austin really helped me stick with it. What's one small food swap that made a big difference for you?

Remember when we used to eyeball the chart for every lift?

I was on a job in Tacoma last month setting a 12-ton generator on a tight pad. The old head who trained me always said to add 10% to the chart weight for rigging, so I did. The crane started to tip. Turns out the new charts from the 2023 manual already have that safety factor built in, so I was double counting. Learned to always check which version of the load chart you're using. Anyone else run into this with the newer gear?

Rant: I see everyone praising those $300 ultralight tents, but mine ripped in a light windstorm.

Spent a ton on a brand name model for a trip in the Adirondacks, and a seam just gave out. Has anyone else had a high-end tent fail on them like that?