I was sure my friend was nuts for using toothpaste to fix a wall dent

After my putty ran out mid-repair, I tried his tip on a small hole and it actually dried rock hard and took paint perfectly. Has anyone else used a truly weird household item for a patch job that actually worked?

PSA: I chose to rebuild a 4L60E transmission myself instead of buying a reman unit

It took me three weekends and a $200 specialty tool kit, but I saved over a grand and learned every part of that box. Anyone else gone the full rebuild route on a common trans lately?

Shoutout to that old Stanley 78 rabbet plane I found at a flea market

I finally got around to cleaning it up and gave it a go on a piece of scrap maple, expecting a rough finish. After a few passes with a fresh blade, it cut cleaner than my router setup for a small job! Learned that sometimes the simple, sharp hand tool is perfect for a quick, precise edge. Anyone have a favorite old tool that still surprises you?

My bathroom floor went from solid to spongy in under a year because of a tiny grout crack.

Shoutout to the pitmaster at that little joint in Lockhart

I was down in Texas last fall and watched him trim a brisket. He left way more fat on than I ever did, maybe a full inch in some spots. How much fat do you guys keep on before a cook?

Heads up: my concrete sealant peeled off after a week

I applied it without cleaning the floor properly first. The dust underneath caused it to fail, so now I have to redo the whole thing.