Feeling for bulges under pressure sounds like a good way to get a surprise shower of hydraulic fluid. That hand test is pretty outdated and can be dangerous if the hose fails while you're touching it. A visual inspection with the system off and a pressure test with gauges is much smarter. You might not catch every weak spot by hand, but you'll avoid wearing fluid as a new outfit. Always replace any hose that shows signs of wear before a critical lift, no questions asked.

A whole month for some eye strain?

A locked toolbox saved my own family fights.

My closet cleanup last month was a total mess, lol. I just started pulling stuff out and got stuck on every choice. Then I tried writing keep, donate, and trash on separate bags. It made everything so much faster, like a matching game. I ended up with three piles in under an hour. That planning step really does save time, no doubt about it.

According to a painter I know, he only sands if the previous coat has drips or dust. Modern paints are made to stick to each other without all that extra work... I've watched people sand for hours and see no real difference in the finish. The key is cleaning the surface well before the first coat and using a good brush. Skipping sanding between coats can cut project time in half for trim work. Most folks won't notice a perfect surface anyway once the room is furnished.