Your buddy's caulk miracle is rare, @anna717. Most tubes seal up at the tip if you don't store them tip-down. Still, it's worth a squeeze before tossing.

Ugh, I'd never know if my suppliers were late because my own schedule is a wish list. My "pre-prepped" station is usually just a sad coffee mug. What's one thing you wish showed up late more often?

That 16-foot board waving from a bad chalk line is a special kind of heartbreak. I've seen guys spend more time cleaning blue dust off the plywood than they saved with the snap. Sure, a speed square and a good eye works until your coffee kicks in and your hand isn't so steady. At this point, the argument is just guys picking their favorite kind of error.

Older pages really get enough traffic from that? (just wondering).

Guess the sunburn wasn't a strong enough reminder to take your time.