Results were somewhat mixed. Some of the tools took the dip very well, and it left a nice rubberized surface that feels strong enough to stand up to consistent use, but is potentially a little too smooth (maybe adding texture between coats could help).

I am less pleased with the results for dressing the ends of the rope. The dip coats nicely, but feels like it is going to eventually flake off.

Digging through clay is some hard work, but those fresh blueberries will be worth it.

Growing your own food is so satisfying and fulfilling. Good journey!

The charm at the front is a nice touch. Did you bevel the end of the split ring to make sure it doesn’t scratch?

Thankfully, my g string stays right in the zone it was designed for.

Try wrapping a couple winds of Teflon tape around the whammy bar.

Do Ernie Ball cobalt slinkies count?

Thanks, it was one I fell in love with the first time I picked it up.

They don’t anymore. This was from when they were trying to branch into something other than face melters.

I use it to brush the guitar down after I finish playing. It gets rid of gunk from nooks and crevasses more easily than a rag and means I have to do a deep clean less often.

What about if you play it badly?

The act of talking around a mouthful of hot food.

It isn’t a terrible recommendation if you have good form and are comfortable with the lift. Deadlift hits pretty much the whole back when it’s done right, but it can also be done wrong in quite a lot of ways.

Even with deadlift, I would probably still add isolation lifts targeting the areas you want to see improvement on.

My normal routine is to combine chest back and core into one routine. I alternate that with my leg routine and accessories (mostly arms and shoulders) routine. That lets me hit each twice a week with one day off, but a lot of that is also going to depend on your personal recovery speed.

Since it’s something you would like to focus on I would recommend hitting the area 2-3 times a week if your recovery time allows.

*this is a recommendation from an internet source and should in no way be considered medical advice. Please consult multiple sources and determine appropriately how valid this response is.

Face pulls, bent over rows, back extensions, good mornings, and inclined dumbell shrugs.

You want to focus on strengthening the muscles up and down the spine.

Guardians of the Galaxy 1 and Footloose are probably my favorites of all time. It’s really hard to find soundtracks with a better collection of absolutely amazing songs imo.

The Chosen One!

I seriously overestimated how much R19 I needed for the basement ceiling, so I have been using it in the walls as well. The additional sound deadening on the furnace is a brilliant idea though.

I think so, but as with most projects there are always little imperfections that probably stand out more to me than to others

3/8 standard sheet rock for the interior walls, 3/8 green for the stuff next to the exterior, and 1/2 standard sheet rock for the ceiling.