People forget those little guys bring in nesting stuff that can dry out and catch fire near the engine. It's not just about the filter getting clogged. A friend had his car almost burn up because of mice nesting in similar spots. Insurance might not cover it if they decide it's lack of maintenance. Really makes you think about checking under the hood more often.

Three dollars worth of oats makes a week's worth of granola for me.

I actually keep a non-contact tester in my tool bag for quick checks. It's saved me a bunch of time when I'm just trying to see if a circuit is hot before I dig in deeper. For the final confirmation though, yeah, I always break out the meter.

Switched to cloth strips last year and never looked back. You're totally right about cutting down on plastic garbage. My shop used to go through boxes of disposables every week, now it's just a load of laundry. Feels good not to contribute to all that waste. Plus, clients actually comment on how the cotton feels nicer against their skin. Honestly, the only downside is remembering to run the wash, but that's a small price to pay.

In Denver, my guy uses tiny trimmers for details.