Bought a $400 moisture meter that gave me false readings on a slab, cost me a full day and a reorder of vinyl planks.

I finally rented a van instead of using my friend's hatchback for a big wedding job

It was way easier to load and looked more pro, but the cost really cut into my profit. Debating if that professional look is always worth the extra money for smaller shops.

That time in Bangkok when a hotel Wi-Fi login page tried to steal my password.

Now I never enter my password on any public Wi-Fi without checking the network name first.

Pro tip: A five-minute walk at lunch breaks up the sitting in the dredge cab.

My legs don't go numb anymore in the afternoon.

I lost part of my hearing on the job, don't make the same mistake with your ear protection.

Pro tip: A hidden gem comedy show saved my mood last night.

That comedy series really cheered me up after a long day.