Ever think about how those stories spread fear faster than facts? A guy sees one bad outcome and tells ten people, but who's explaining the ten times topping was done right? That kind of talk can make good arborists look bad for no reason.

Love that idea, I started doing the same thing last year. Getting that surprise bill was the worst feeling, wasn't it? Now the money is just gone before I even see it.

I used to love cafes but "trap for productivity" is exactly right after my own Medellin disaster.

What brand of extension did you end up using?

My old boss made me use a chalk line for years on commercial jobs. I finally bought a Bosch laser for a tricky bathroom remodel with a sunken floor. Laying out that first perfect line in thirty seconds felt like cheating. I still have the chalk box, but it just collects dust in the truck now.