My buddy swears by hot mud for quick jobs, but I stick with all-purpose for control.

Hot mud dries too fast, all-purpose lets me fix mistakes.

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It's like choosing between a quick rinse and a proper wash. A lot of shortcuts, like using hot mud for a patch, trade control for speed. I see it when folks rush a paint job and skip sanding, or hurry a recipe and don't let flavors blend. The faster option looks good right up until you notice the flaws you can't fix anymore.

robinb112mo ago

Tried using fast-drying glue for a model once (the kind that bonds in seconds), and it was a mess. The pieces set crooked before I could adjust them properly. Now I use the slow stuff, because a few extra minutes saves a lot of frustration later.

the_viola1mo agoMost Upvoted

That fast-drying glue story is too real. I once tried to fix a glasses frame with super glue and ended up sticking my fingers together for an hour. It was like my hand became a weird art project. I've learned that with most things, like baking or even wrapping gifts, rushing just means more time fixing mistakes later. My mom always says 'measure twice, cut once,' but I'm more of a 'glue now, cry later' person. Still, slow and steady wins the race, even if I have to learn that the hard way every time.