Found a cheap laser level saved my sanity on a long tiling job. It let me fix small mistakes as I went, which is the real patience test Evan151 mentioned. That little red line kept me from starting over three times.

Actually, I've found that can lead to overwatering pretty fast. I just stick a finger in the soil to check.

Smart move with the phone app.

Look at how much direct sun most things even get, alexlewis. Is a little fading on the glue line really going to make the whole thing fall apart? Most stuff is built to last a good while. It feels like people worry about things that won't matter for twenty years. I've seen old furniture where the glue is the only thing still holding strong.

Did wade558's tip help with your TV turning on by itself?