My old greenhouse had a cheap analog humidistat wired to a basic humidifier. That thing ran for eight years without a single issue. Sometimes the old school tech is just more reliable because there's less to break. I get why the smart stuff is tempting, but a simple mechanical switch and a daily walk-through seems to beat a fragile sensor.

My friend had that exact problem with her neighbor's bamboo! She put in a root barrier, but it was already too late. The stuff had spread way under her fence and popped up all over her flower beds. She ended up having to dig a huge trench and install a super deep barrier, like two feet down. It was a massive job and she's still pulling stray shoots. That stuff is no joke.

The adhesive fails above 140F, @baker.riley.

Actually, I see where you're coming from, but I don't agree that every choice feels bad. Sure, nothing is perfect, but that doesn't mean we should stop trying. When I pick local apples or fair trade bananas, I know it's not a full fix. But it's still better than not caring at all. Those small changes can push companies to do better over time. Giving up just lets the bad system win without a fight.

Skipping flux because your iron is hot is like baking without flour, it just doesn't work right. Morgany23 called it, flux is a must-have for any soldering, not just tricky spots. Once you see that clean flow, you'll never go back to dry joints.