Totally get what you mean about that surprisingly good feeling. I found a phone on a park bench last year, screen was still on. I just called the last number labeled "Mom" and met up with them to return it. The relief on that kid's face made my whole week. It's a simple choice but it really does stick with you.

How can we make this tech more energy efficient?

My buddy learned that the hard way after dragging mud all over his new floors.

Tell me about the pattern. Was it a simple loop pile or something with a strong geometric design that had to match at every seam? I once had a plaid pattern on a set of winder stairs and lining up those lines across the angled treads was a special kind of torture. The math just goes out the window when the walls aren't square.

Yeah, the dryer vent thing is no joke. My buddy had his panel on the shared wall with the dryer. After a couple years, half his breakers started tripping for no reason. The electrician found the inside of the panel was full of lint and everything was damp from the steam. Cost him a fortune to move the whole setup.