My old supervisor in Louisiana always said to keep a spare O-ring in your hood's neck seal, and it saved my dive yesterday when the primary one blew at 80 feet.

I was doing a hull clean on a barge in the Mississippi and the cold water hit my neck, but I had the spare right there in my wrist cuff and swapped it out in under a minute, so has anyone else got a weird spot they stash a critical spare part?

Family debate: Catering to picky eaters vs. one meal for all on a tight budget

My husband says we should always make extra dishes so the kids eat their veggies, but I see our food costs going up. I started doing meal prep where everything has the same base, like a big pot of chili, and letting people add their own toppings. Some relatives call this mean, but I feel it's smart saving. What do you all do?

Hot take: Cloth neck strips are the way to go for green barbering

I always thought disposable neck strips were key for keeping things clean. A regular customer pointed out all the plastic we throw out. I checked into cloth strips and learned they can be cleaned well. Now I have cotton ones that get washed after every cut. This means less garbage and more money in my pocket. My place feels better and does right by the planet. Other barbers should think about making the switch.

Am I the only one who thinks digital art lost its charm?

I remember when showcases were about the art, not the number of likes.

Looking for a broker with lots of lender options

My credit isn't perfect, so the big banks are giving me terrible rates. Can anyone recommend a broker who works with a wide variety of wholesale lenders?

Almost fell for a phishing email that looked legit. Now I'm double-checking everything. What red flags do you look for?