Question about using a heat gun on old shutter curtains

I was sure using a heat gun to relax a stiff cloth shutter curtain on a 1950s camera would ruin it. Tried it on a Zorki 4 last month with the gun on low from a foot away for 10 seconds, and the curtain smoothed right out. Has anyone else found a weird trick that actually works?

Vent: Had to choose between fishing wire or opening a wall in a 1920s house

The old knob and tube needed replacing, and the path was blocked by a firestop between floors. I chose to cut a small access hole, patch, and paint it myself, which took an extra three hours. Would you have tried to fish it anyway or just opened it up from the start?

My buddy in Denver just got a 5/1 ARM and didn't realize the rate cap was 2% per adjustment.

He thought the 5% lifetime cap was the only limit, but that initial jump could hit him hard in year six, which is a huge detail to miss when you're budgeting for a $450k house.

I used to set posts by eye, but a job in Phoenix changed my mind

For years, I just eyeballed the line and tamped as I went, maybe checking with a 4-foot level. Then I took a big job in Phoenix last summer, 200 feet of privacy fence on really uneven ground. The first section looked fine until the client pointed out a clear wave from one end. I had to pull six posts. Now I run a tight string line for every single post, even on short 20-foot runs. It adds maybe ten minutes but saves so much headache. Anyone else make that switch after a bad call?

Just realized most people set their ad budgets wrong on the first of the month

They dump the whole monthly budget in on day one. Saw a client's campaign burn through $2,000 in three days with zero weekend coverage. Anyone else pace their spend weekly instead?

My grinder's burrs completely seized up on me yesterday morning right before a big meeting.

Question about the endless wait for promotion decisions at my company

I mean, idk maybe it's just me but at my last job, I was in line for a promotion for about half a year. They kept telling me the choice was coming soon, but every week it got pushed back. I had to handle more tasks without any sure answer. It seemed like they were checking how long I could wait. When they finally said no, I had already started searching for other positions. This whole situation showed me why clear deadlines matter in career moves. Now I always request exact dates when talking about job steps. It has helped me avoid a lot of worry in my new place.

I stumbled upon the most wholesome argument in a Facebook group last night.

It was under a post where someone claimed their dog could skateboard. People started debating if it was real, but it was all in good fun. One guy shared a story about his cat attempting backflips, and others jumped in with their own pet adventures. Lol, it made my whole evening better.

My brother's boat watch during a tough dive made me see family differently

I always told my family to stay out of my diving work for safety reasons. Last week, on a deep inspection dive, my brother was on the support boat and saw my air bubbles stop rising. He yelled to the crew, and they pulled me up fast because my regulator was failing. Now I get that having family around, even if they're not divers, can add a layer of safety. What's your rule on family being near your job sites?

My grandma never measured anything for her pickles, and now I understand why.