Actually, I do mitered frames another way. For instance, I use fast glue and a tight wrap to cut drying time down. I dry each corner on its own before putting it all together. This lets me hit close dates without adding extra days. It's more about how you work, not just more time.

I once worked from a closet to avoid houseguests.

It's wild how many products have hidden costs like that. You mentioned those certifications, which is a great start. How do you usually check if a coffee's "bird-friendly" label is the real deal, versus just marketing? In my experience, some brands use terms like "shade-grown" pretty loosely without the full certification.