LPT: Always use the right tool for the job.

Submitted by ThatSofaKingAwesome t3_10ohkjd in LifeProTips

I made a very stupid mistake this weekend. I was trying to avoid paying for a $70 tool that I’d only use once or twice. I used the wrong tool and ended up breaking my finger from it snapping and locking together with my finger sandwiched in between. I learned a valuable lesson and will just spend the money next time instead of paying hundreds of dollars in medical bills.

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Softicemullion t1_j6ez8wn wrote

Also take a look at your local tool rental places.

If you are doing something of a larger scale (like painting your house) renting the right equipment will save you time and money in the long run. (And plus you don’t have to find place to store everything.)

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KGB4Life t1_j6fmrbl wrote

You tried to use the bear trap you had on hand for your mouse problem, right?

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