Shoutout to the guy at the hardware store who warned me about using duct tape on a dryer vent

I was trying to patch a small tear in my flexible dryer duct and grabbed the duct tape, thinking it was the obvious choice. The older gentleman working the plumbing aisle saw me and said, 'That'll melt and catch lint, son. You need aluminum foil tape.' I bought a roll for about five dollars and used it instead. Has anyone else gotten a piece of advice from a stranger that saved you from a bigger problem?

Pro tip: Dried beans take a while but are cheap

I started soaking dried beans overnight for my soups. It takes about 12 hours, so I plan my meals a day ahead. A bag of dried beans costs way less than canned ones. You get more food for your money, and they taste fresh.

After paying off my car with saved bills, I'll never go back to plastic.

Cash stops you from spending money you don't actually have.

Local DIY brick fire pit cracked in the cold. Arguing with my buddy: was it the mortar mix or skipping the rebar that did it? Chime in!