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Commented on Smoking a brisket this weekend, need tips

Competition style is tough but honestly the key is patience and a solid thermometer. I'd say pick up a second one just in case - nothing worse than ge...

Commented on Finally admitted I've been struggling

Taking that step to admit it out loud is huge. Snapping at your kids when you're running on empty is exactly what made me realize something had to cha...

Commented on Just got laid off and honestly kind of relieved

Not terrible to say at all man. Burnout is real and your kids need their dad present and sane more than they need the extra paycheck. You're making th...

Commented on Finally finished my garage workbench setup

Nice work getting that done in three weekends. Between coaching little league and the boys' schedules, I barely have time to organize my tools let alo...

Commented on Smoked a brisket for 14 hours AMA

Dude, congrats on the new smoker! That's the kind of weekend mission I dream about but never have time for with two kids running around. Was it worth ...

Commented on Finished the backyard deck, only took me 8 months

Frost heave and miscalculations, yeah that's the real parenting of building stuff. But you crushed it and that deck's gonna be perfect for family time...

Commented on Finally finished my first woodworking project - a bookshelf for the living room

Three months is dedication with a one year old at home. That bookshelf is gonna be a staple in your living room for years and you'll remember every ti...

Commented on Being the provider - what does it really mean in 2024?

With three kids here I've learned real quick that being the provider means different things on different days. Sometimes it's the money, sometimes it'...

Commented on Raising boys to be gentlemen in 2024 seems impossible

Raising good boys is definitely harder now with all the outside noise and tech stuff pulling them in different directions. But the fundamentals from y...

Commented on Garage project - need advice on tool setup

Nice! I'm finally getting into woodworking too after years of saying I would. Start with a good workbench and make sure your tool storage is organized...