This is pretty much the easiest DIY job with the biggest return. Throw a harness on.

That’s true, but builders now have no issues putting in 2x6 joists that were twisted when they bought them at Home Depot. I’d love old growth joists that are actually 2x10. You could park a car up there.

Keep in mind that attic space is not livable space. The joists are rated for an uninhabited area and will flex a lot more, potentially causing cracks and screw pops on the ceiling drywall below it. Expected live loads are at least 10 pounds less per square foot.

Rum. I’ve tried.

ERCOT has a fun dashboard page.

“White House” and “think” should not be used in the same sentence.

it says 60F to 90F

Use a mount that puts the phone in front of the AC vent.

Rule #1 one is that you shouldn’t be paying for more than the material up front. The contractor will likely make 20% on that, so it keeps him working still. There should also be a very well-defined payment schedule with milestones. 10-20% should be withheld until your final inspection, or personal inspection. At that…

Same here. I was expecting some dumb wrestling show, and we got a great drama.

I’ve had great luck air frying wings. About 30 minutes at 350, and sometimes I’ll put them back in after saucing for another 5 minutes. They turn out just as good since there’s soooo much fat in the skins. The drawback is that you only get about 12 every 30 minutes. Although it works out well to keep fresh batches…

Season 1 was fantastic. I’ve been waiting on season 2 for what feels like forever.

i demand pure beaver anal gland juice!

Good summary of solid reasoning.

Never buy a tool from Harbor Freight that can injure you in a failure scenario. They will fail.

Lawyers gotta chase that money.

Another side effect of minimum wage increases.  Automation is the market to have a job in.

You don’t need a smoke detector in the kitchen according to code.

A Big Bang Cannon is also an excellent alternative. They’re loud but also safe. https://www.bigbangcannons.com/

The Fate of Atlantis would have made a fun movie.