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3d ago

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Looking back on my first coop build versus the one I just finished

The slanted floor idea is genius for cleaning.

4d ago

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My client's kid left a live hamster in the glove box during a bumper fix

Honestly, after that hamster incident, did you start finding other odd stuff when you check cars now? I mean, what's the weirdest thing you've actually come across since then? Like, have you found old food wrappers, lost toys, or maybe even cash stashed somewhere? Tbh, I bet some people leave way stranger things than a hamster. It's crazy what folks forget about in their own vehicles.

5d ago

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Warning: My crew thinks I'm nuts for gluing plywood edges without clamping

Wait, are we talking about the same glue here? I swear some folks act like wood glue is a fancy science project instead of just sticky stuff that dries hard. I've used a stack of old phone books, my toolbox, even a paint can to hold an edge overnight. Sometimes the proper way is just what works without making you dig out every clamp you own.

5d ago

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My dirt-cheap flight to Mexico City came with a plastic chair overnight stay

See it everywhere with cheap materials now.

6d ago

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Box dye fixes that wreck my whole schedule

So, I was reading this blog for salon owners, and it really pushed for having a set policy on color corrections. The idea is to book them as open appointments with a minimum fee, like you said. That gives you flexibility without killing your day. Clients get it if you explain why it's needed, like the hair might need more work than expected. It stops those awful situations where you're running late and not making enough. Honestly, just laying it all out before you start is the best way to go.