Only 23 percent? That's a crazy low number to stick around. Makes it feel like a feature people try once for the novelty. Hard to see it lasting unless it finds a real use.

That's a clever hack, but graceblack is right about checking the math. The real risk I see is getting hit with a big tax bill and putting it on credit because you have the points option, then carrying a balance. Those interest rates would wipe out any rewards in a week. Do you think the convenience makes people less careful with saving up for taxes?

Smart move saving money where it counts. Did the cedar sections need any special stain to match the pressure treated color at all? I did something similar with a deck, used nicer composite for the top boards you see and standard wood for the hidden frame underneath.

Hot take: You get what you pay for. Honestly, that washout problem is a dealbreaker for real work. Trying to squint at a glowing white screen while your arm is crammed in an engine bay is the worst. The mid-range ones around a hundred bucks are the sweet spot, they usually have a better screen that can handle the light. It's the difference between seeing a guess and seeing the actual problem. Saving fifty bucks isn't worth the headache and wasted time.

Ever try adding a splash of vinegar to your soup, @blake691?