Overheard a guy at the Springfield swap meet say 'if it's under $20, just buy it, you can't lose'. I think that's terrible advice.

Heads up on those new carbon seatpost clamps from the big brands

I used to just slap them on and torque to spec, but after seeing three posts crack at the binder bolt slot in my shop this spring, I changed my whole process. Now I use a torque wrench for the bolt and a second pass with a beam-type wrench on the collar itself, checking for even gap all around. The issue seems to be with the molded-in alloy inserts pulling out under uneven pressure. Has anyone else found a better way to set these up without a scary 'crack' sound?

Appreciation post: I thought those new flexible camera rods were just a gimmick until I saw one find a major flue blockage in a 1920s house last month.

The homeowner in Albany was ready to tear down a wall thinking the draft issue was structural, but a quick scan with the camera showed a collapsed brick liner about 15 feet up, saving them a huge repair bill, so has anyone else had a tool they doubted completely change a job?

Overheard a guy at the supply counter say he uses a $5 USB fan to cool down hot laptops during diagnostics