Lily Black (u/lily_black44)

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I thought that new click-lock vinyl plank was just a gimmick for DIYers.

Had to put it in a small bathroom in a Phoenix rental last month and was ready for a fight. But the stuff from that Coretec line went down smooth over the old tile, no underlayment needed, and the lock held tight even with my big boots on it. Anyone else find a product they wrote off that actually saved a job?

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c/backpacking-routes•

lily_black44•2mo ago

Rant: My map reading fail on the Lost Coast Trail

Honestly, I thought I could just follow the beach for 25 miles, no big deal. The problem was the tide charts, I totally misread the high tide window. I spent like 4 hours pinned against a cliff with my pack, waiting for the water to go down so I could pass the impassable zone. Tbh, I should have planned that section for a morning low tide instead of an afternoon one. Anyone else have a close call with tides on a coastal hike?

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c/budgeting-wins•

lily_black44•3mo ago

I used to think the envelope system was a waste of time, but a trip to the hardware store changed my mind.

I was at the local Ace buying supplies for a job, and I had $200 cash set aside for it. I saw a new tool I wanted, but holding that physical cash made me stop and realize it would blow the budget. That physical limit worked better than any app alert. Does anyone else find that old-school methods click better for certain spending categories?

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