Ugh, that's brutal. I tried to DIY some quarter round once and it looked about the same. They definitely cheaped out on the install.

Try the old "unplug it for five minutes" trick.

Actually used to think deposits were the only fair way to do it. Figured it made people take care of the stuff. But that guy's worry about a big bill is totally real. A flat fee takes that fear away. More people using the tool is better than a few people scared of a cost they can't guess. Makes a lot of sense to switch.

Why does everything old break right now?

Honestly, my buddy had a whole thing with cilantro last week. He made these basic fish tacos that looked kinda sad on the plate, just beige on beige. He tossed a big handful of fresh cilantro on top right before serving and it was like a totally different meal, way more fresh and inviting. It's crazy how one green thing can trick your brain into tasting better.