TIL I've been cutting my own glass wrong for years

I was helping my buddy on a big storefront job in Tacoma and he saw me score a piece. He just said, 'Dude, you're pushing that cutter like you're mad at it.' I realized I was using way too much pressure, which is why my cuts were always so chippy. I tried his lighter touch and the glass just snapped clean. How did I go this long without someone telling me?

Watch out for that new 'fast dry' lacquer from the hardware store

I used it on a maple vanity top last week thinking it would save me a day. The first coat went on fine, but the second coat started to orange peel and wrinkle like crazy. I had to strip the whole thing back to bare wood with a scraper and sandpaper, which took almost four hours. Then I had to wait a full day for the wood to settle before starting over with my usual brand. That one can of lacquer cost me an entire work day. Has anyone else had a bad reaction with a finish over maple recently?

Why does nobody talk about the grease traps in kitchen electrical panels?

In my experience, letting sludge build up near breakers during a busy service is asking for a short circuit that ruins the whole dinner rush.

Update: Explaining victory goals first changed how my group learns games

I picked up this tip from a seasoned player at a con. Now even the tough rules click for everyone much quicker.

Took my new camping lantern on a weekend trip and the battery life was way shorter than advertised. Anyone have tips for judging lantern specs?