Pro tip: I was sure the 'room temp eggs' rule for cakes was just baking snobbery until my chocolate cake in Phoenix last summer finally didn't sink in the middle.

Has anyone else found a specific baking 'myth' that actually makes a huge difference?

Spent $800 on a fancy new coffee grinder that everyone said was a must-have

I bought the 'UltraGrind Pro' last month because all the forums said it would change my espresso. It's loud, it's messy, and the grind isn't any more even than my old $200 one. I feel like I got tricked by the hype. Has anyone else found that some expensive gear just isn't worth it?

Duramax Sheds Online vs Duramax Sheds Direct?

I'm looking at buying a 10x10 Woodside shed and I'm a bit confused. I see two different websites: Duramax Sheds Online and Duramax Sheds Direct. Are they the same company? Has anyone ordered from either of these and can share their experience?

Hot take: People keep saying comic fans only like superhero stuff

I was at a small con in Austin last month and heard this from three different people. They think we only read Marvel and DC capes and cowls. But the indie and graphic novel sections were packed. I know because I spent over two hours there and talked to a dozen people about books like 'Monstress' and 'Saga'. How do we fix this idea that our hobby is just one genre?

Changed how I handle my color bar prep and it's saving me time

I used to cut all my color bars by hand with a tile saw, which took forever and wasted a lot of material. After a workshop in Seattle last year, I switched to using a wet tile saw with a diamond blade from a local hardware store. Now I can prep a full day's worth of color in about 20 minutes with way less waste. Has anyone else found a better tool for this job?

Showerthought: My budget bean bake tried to escape the oven

I was trying to make a cheap casserole with dried beans I got on sale. Soaked them overnight, mixed in some leftover veggies and a can of tomato sauce. Put it in the oven and went to watch TV. Next thing I know, there's a loud popping noise from the kitchen. I run in and find bean juice bubbling out all over the oven door. Turns out I forgot to vent the lid, so pressure built up and blew it off. The whole kitchen smelled like tomatoes and regret for days. Had to scrape dinner off the oven, but we still ate it, so money saved I guess.

Tried eco-friendly glue and now my books smell like compost