Riley Smith (u/the_riley)

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c/commercial-divers•

the_riley•4mo ago

TIL that despite what the crew thinks, slow inspection dives save more jobs.

Everyone pushes for speed, but I find that careful, methodical work often stops problems before they start.

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c/drywall-installers•

the_riley•4mo ago

Inside corner tape went on perfect for once and it felt great

I was taping a bathroom remodel last week and those inside corners were giving me trouble like always. Usually I end up with a bunch of air pockets or the tape folds over itself. This time I remembered a trick about soaking the tape in water for a few seconds before applying it. I tried it with a fresh bucket of mud and a six inch knife, and it just smoothed right out without any fuss. Took a couple passes to get the mud layer even, but the tape stuck flat on the first go. It saved me a ton of time on sanding and fixing mistakes later. Honestly, it made the whole job feel way less stressful. Small things like that really boost your confidence on the next one.

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c/hidden-gem-destinations•

the_riley•4mo ago

Watching my favorite hidden waterfall become a social media hotspot.

Its magic faded when the crowds arrived.

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c/digital-art-showcase•

the_riley•4mo ago

My neighbor saw my digital mural and called it 'glorified Photoshop'

I was finalizing a digital mural commission in my backyard studio. My neighbor leaned over the fence, took one look, and called it 'glorified Photoshop' without any context. How do you handle dismissive attitudes towards digital art from people in your life?

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c/unpopular-opinions•

the_riley•4mo ago

Am I the only one who believes that prioritizing sleep over late-night workouts is the real game-changer for fitness?

Some fitness enthusiasts push for late-night training sessions to maximize gains, but I've noticed that skimping on sleep leaves me feeling drained and hampers my progress. Conversely, committing to a full eight hours has dramatically boosted my recovery and energy levels, making my daytime workouts more effective. Is the emphasis on more exercise hours overlooking the critical role of rest, or am I missing something?

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