PSA: I picked a 3/4 inch dado for my cabinet shelves instead of a 1/2 inch rabbet.

The extra depth gave the plywood more support, and I haven't had a single shelf sag in two years. Anyone else have a go-to joint for heavy duty shelving?

Client's persistent redness cleared up after I switched from a standard cleanser to a milk-based one for three months.

She had rosacea-like flushing for years that didn't respond to typical calming serums. The only change was swapping her morning gel wash for a gentle oat milk cleanser I recommended back in January. Has anyone else seen a similar turnaround just from changing the cleansing step?

Debate: Starting with Python vs JavaScript for a first language

I picked Python for my first language because the syntax seemed simpler, but after 6 months I'm wondering if starting with JavaScript would have given me a better feel for how websites actually work, so what did you pick and why?

My brother told me to just use my phone for astro photos... it actually worked?

So I used a heat gun to soften some old vinyl plank for a repair in a Denver basement

The planks actually shrunk and pulled apart at the seams, which was the opposite of what I wanted. Anyone know a better trick for dealing with stubborn, curled-up LVP?

Just found out my cheap knock-off pouring shank cost me a full crucible

I mean, I lost about $400 in metal and a whole morning's work because the threads gave out halfway through a pour. Anyone know a good brand for 6061 aluminum work that won't fail like that?

Hot take: I see a lot of folks using the wrong glue for headbands

I was at a local meetup in Portland last month and watched three people use PVA for hand-sewn headbands. It gets brittle and cracks after a few months, pulling away from the spine. I've always used a flexible animal glue mix for that part, and my oldest rebound copy of 'Moby Dick' from five years ago still looks tight. What's your go-to method for keeping headbands secure without making them stiff?

Clay pots at a party split my friend group for good

Mark would not stop talking about how clay pots beat plastic ones at our last hangout. He made fun of anyone who used anything else, saying their plants would die. It got so bad that two people left early because they were mad. I think fighting over pot material is a waste of time. If the plant is healthy, the pot does not matter. Now Mark is not invited to our things anymore. It's crazy how a plant topic can break up friends.

Can we talk about how forced themes ruin book club chats?

I recently was in a book club where we had to stick to these pre-made questions. It felt so fake, like we were in school again. For example, when we read The Great Gatsby, everyone just said the same things about the American Dream. But when we started talking about the party scenes and what the characters really wanted, that's when it got good. I think clubs should just let people say what they liked or hated, no rules. It makes the talk more real and fun. What do you guys think?