I totally get what you're saying about the lightweight stuff sagging. My own ceiling job looks like a rollercoaster because I tried to save a few bucks on materials. Should have listened to the old timers who swore by the heavy board. Now I've got a permanent reminder every time I look up. Lesson learned, I guess.

Try setting it for less time than you think you need.

Honestly, this shift towards fixing things is really hitting home. I used to be quick to toss out broken appliances without a second thought. Watching a few repair videos online completely changed my view on it. Now I get a real sense of satisfaction from bringing something back to life. It feels like we're reclaiming a bit of control over our stuff and our wallets.

Ever notice that when you react badly to advice, people just stop giving it to you? That was the real kicker for me, realizing I was training my coworkers to let me fail.