Our tool library in Bellingham had to choose between a membership fee or a deposit system

We voted on it at our last meeting, and we went with a $20 yearly fee instead of making people put down a $50 deposit per tool. It's been three months, and honestly, it's way easier to manage (I'm the one who updates the spreadsheet). But now we're struggling to get new people to join. Has anyone else's library found a good way to get the word out without spending a lot of money?

Rant: I spent $40 on a 'professional' neck duster that shed everywhere

I grabbed this fancy-looking one online because my old one was getting thin, and the first time I used it on a client, black hairs got all over his fresh white shirt. It took me 10 minutes to clean him up and I had to comp the cut. What's a good brand that actually holds its bristles?

My sourdough starter took three weeks to really get going

I followed a guide that said it would be active in 7 days, but mine just sat there looking sad. It finally took off after I moved it to a warmer spot on top of my fridge. What's the longest you've had to wait for a starter?

A perm I did in Tulsa three years ago just walked back into my chair

She said the curl pattern held up perfectly because I used a lower volume developer and extra neutralizer. Anyone have a go-to perm brand for resistant hair?

My old rounding hammer finally gave out after 15 years last Tuesday

The head just flew off while I was working on a draft horse shoe in the shop. Has anyone found a good replacement that holds up to heavy forging?

Noticed something odd about how gate latches wear out faster on rental properties

Tenants must think they're built like tank doors.

Just learned a cool CAM software shortcut from a forum post

I read about it online and tried it on my machine today. It made programming for tricky parts much faster. What are some other time-saving tips you've picked up?

Ngl, I began rushing the smoke on my ribs and they taste like bitter charcoal.

Why does nobody talk about the quick fix for flickering LED TVs?

I had a customer bring in a TV that kept blinking on and off. Everyone jumps to replace the backlight, but I checked the power board first. Found a swollen capacitor, swapped it out in minutes. Now the TV works perfect, and the customer paid less. More repair folks need to stop assuming the worst and start with the basics.