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If I have to step away from an uncontrolled heat source, I grab a spatula and do not let it go until I return to the kitchen.
"What are you doing with the spatula?"
"Oops"

The "harshness" of the CFL is because it pulses 120 times per second, whenever the AC voltage crosses zero volts. You can see the same "harshness" in LED Christmas lights. For LED lights it pulses 60 times per second while on AC, since there is no light output when the voltage is on the negative-half of the cycle.

If you can move a dimmed LED light quickly back and forth you will see pulses. It also works with LED flashlights when they are not on full brightness. This is actually "pulse-width modulation" used to dim the LED output. It is much quicker than 120 times per second, so it is not so annoying.

With the front-load dryer that low, a foot-high plywood pedestal could be built to raise the units, or a low sitting-stool could be stashed nearby. Save your back, plus you can reach right into the drum.

Above the headboard, where did you get the giant saffron? From one of those giant warehouse stores? It's a cool look. How about pepper granules the size of tennis balls?

Under my espresso machine I have a square of half-inch camping foam pad. It prevents sound transmission through the cabinets to the suite below. Plus it is quieter for me. I use the machine at 6 am.
In my wood-frame building the washing machines and dishwashers transmit down, and the dryers and bath fans transmit up.
I can barely hear the vacuum cleaner from above.

I made my own timer. I dismantled an old microwave and put the circuit board into a good-looking electronics case about 6"w x 2"h x 6" deep. I wired in some buttons on the top and added a line cord and a transformer inside.

The display is light-green digital. It is so beautiful and one-of-a-kind. It beeps when the time is up just like a microwave, plus it doubles as a beautiful shelf clock in the kitchen.

PS, I am an electronics technician. I made the clock while attending school.

Dylan Thomas wrote his great works in a little writing shed like this. I think it would inspire openness and common sense. Almost zen.

PS, if anything conducts, it is graphite, which is carbon.
For years I have used a dielectric silicone grease (also called tune-up grease when used around sparkplugs.) A very thin wipe is all that is needed. The lip balm idea is perfect.

I like the counter idea. I also use them on my electronics bench for soldering and circuit work.

PS, you say silicon instead of silicone. Here's a memory trick:
For siliCONE just think of Madonna's CONE bra.
For siliCON think of semiCONductors.

I think true wine lovers (vinophiles?) would stick with the traditional 5 to 6 ounces.
Others might choose the Amy Winehouse Method: if it spills when you pick up the glass, then take big gulps to stop the spillage. Having more than one glass going seems to help her.