Amy Murray (u/the_amy)

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Manager's DIY solder job sparked a break room evacuation

He was trying to fix a console board without proper gear. Next thing we know, the smoke detector is blaring! We still give him grief about it.

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the_amy•2d ago

Built a tiny dredge cutter for fun and it LAUNCHED mud everywhere

I was testing my wooden model in a bucket of wet sand. The thing went full TURBO and coated my garage ceiling. Guess I need to dial back the power next time!

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15h ago

Brewing sessions have become my sister's stress relief...

Maxcampbell nailed it with the downplayed skills thing. This pattern shows up everywhere, from home repairs to tech support. People get sidelined until their knowledge saves the day. Your sister mastering brewing is a classic case of becoming the unexpected expert. It's a shame we only see how good someone is when things go wrong.

1d ago

PSA: Ditching my old guesswork method for cookie dough saved my batch

Scales just add extra fuss, don't they?

1d ago

Drywall waste then and now: What I've seen over the years

Our plant only calls for pickup at 90% capacity. Fuel use dropped and we stopped stockpiling gypsum.

1d ago

Serious question, is hands-on repair always worth the drive time?

Ever seen a cracked motherboard in a log file?

2d ago

For years, I brushed off digital art exhibits, but then I entered one and it totally shifted my outlook.

Which digital exhibit finally changed your mind?