Finished insulating my shed studio yesterday... the difference is night and day.

Thea Jenkins · 2026-03-06T11:35:59.162855+00:00

I used fiberglass batts and sealed all the gaps. Now my kiln heats up faster and holds temp steady. It was a slog, but so worth it for consistent work. My hands are sore from all the stapling, but I'm thrilled with the result.

noah_murray7mo ago

Ever stapled your own finger? Asking for a friend.

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janac227mo ago

Was it one of those times you were trying to hold something dumb in place and the gun just... slipped? Because that's a special kind of regret. The sound is almost worse than the sting. Bet your friend learned real fast to keep ALL fingers clear of the business end.

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the_stella7mo ago

Did you earn a black belt in staple gunnery after that? All that pain better mean your kiln is now PERFECT. Seriously though, solid work paying off like that.

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fiona_young7mo ago

Bet the soundproofing is a nice bonus too. No more hearing every little noise from outside while you're trying to focus.

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