Jordan Lane (u/the_jordan)

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Remember when laying out a fence meant hours with stakes and string?

I was thinking about how fence layout has changed over the years. When I started, we used simple stakes and string, spending hours making sure everything was level and straight. We'd use a bubble level and our own eyes, which meant sometimes we had to redo sections. Now, with digital tools and lasers, the work is done in a fraction of the time. It's great for speed, but I wonder if we've lost some of the hands-on knowledge. I recall a project where the string kept sagging, and we had to adjust it in the rain. Those challenges taught me a lot about patience and precision. What's your take on the shift to high-tech tools?

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the_jordan•1mo ago

I never questioned ghostwriting gigs until a client's request for a deceptive review made me pause.

I used to accept any writing work for extra cash, but that ethical line in the sand completely changed how I vet side hustle opportunities now!

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I stuck with marble molds for years, but 3D printed ones changed everything

Saw a video comparison, the detail really is unreal @lee.eric.

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My deck plan means taking out a healthy pine for the view

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Update: My trip to Seoul for a K-pop hologram show

A year of saving for holograms, really?

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From hidden routers to locked cabinets: How a cleaning day upgraded my home cybersecurity

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