Spotty wifi sounds rough. I paid for a setup service in Tokyo and it was worth every penny. Got me online fast so I could actually enjoy the trip.

Oh man, that is such a classic rookie mistake. I did the exact same thing with my first planter box, just dumped in whatever cheap bagged stuff was on sale. It turns into this weird, dry brick that water just runs right off of. Fixing the soil mix makes a night and day difference.

That backup paper sketch sounds like a lifesaver.

Ngl, sometimes a wavy door just adds character.

That sealed container tip is good for keeping things fresh, but with coffee grounds you actually want to let them breathe a little after freezing. Moisture builds up if you seal them right away. I leave the bag open on the counter for like 30 minutes after taking it out. It reminds me of what lee.pat said about the bread test, where the method that seems wrong can work fine. The real trick is just using a container small enough that you finish the grounds fast.