My old biscuit joiner seized up mid-project yesterday, nearly ruined a maple face frame.

It was a Porter-Cable model I've had for 8 years, and the arbor just locked solid. Anyone have a reliable brand they'd recommend for a replacement?

Unpopular opinion: I think spending $100 a week on food for one person is actually too low

Tbh, I hit $75 last week for my total grocery bill and it really made me stop and think. Everyone in these groups seems to aim for that $50 or $60 mark, but I feel like that forces you into a corner of just rice, beans, and frozen veggies. My $75 week let me buy a whole chicken to roast, fresh herbs, and even some cheese. That chicken gave me three dinners and stock for soup. Ngl, I think pushing the budget down too far makes cooking feel like a chore and you miss out on learning how to use better ingredients smartly. Has anyone else found that a slightly higher number, like $70-$80, actually leads to less waste and more enjoyable meals?

My neighbor in the North Valley swore by painting my exterior stucco in the evening, and after my first coat dried weird, I found out he was totally right about the summer heat.

Has anyone else had to redo a paint job because of our afternoon sun?

My neighbor called putting ice in milk 'a crime against nature'

I was getting a coffee at the place on Maple Street yesterday and overheard two guys arguing. One said he always puts ice cubes in his glass of milk to keep it cold, and the other guy looked genuinely offended. He said it was a crime against nature and that it waters down the milk. I just drink it plain, but it got me thinking. Is it a smart hack or does it ruin a perfectly good drink? What's the verdict on iced milk?

Appreciation post: A guy at the gas pump said something about his sled that stuck with me

I was filling up my quad last weekend in Grand Marais and the guy next to me was gassing his old Polaris Indy. He said he's put over 8,000 miles on it and only ever replaced the drive belt once. He said the secret is just letting the machine warm up for a solid five minutes before you even touch the throttle, no matter how cold it is. I always rush that part when I'm eager to get out on the trail. It made me think about how a simple habit can save a ton of money and hassle on parts. Has anyone else found a basic routine that really extends the life of their ride?

Spent $40 on a 'smart' egg timer that beeps from inside the fridge

I bought this thing online because I kept forgetting about hard boiled eggs. It's a little puck that goes in the pot with the eggs and beeps when they're done. Except it's so loud it scared my cat, and I can't hear it from the living room anyway. Now I have a $40 gadget that just lives in a drawer. Has anyone found a good way to remember cooking stuff without buying junk?

Just had a client's husband ask me why I 'waste time' on a full consultation before every facial. He said his mechanic just gets to work.