Just read that Detroit's startup funding hit a new high last quarter

I was looking at a report from the Michigan Venture Capital Association and saw the numbers for Q1. Detroit area tech companies raised over $350 million, which is way more than I thought. It seems like a lot of that cash is going into mobility and fintech stuff. Has anyone here been part of one of those recent funding rounds?

Saw a guy in Kansas City break down a whole hog without touching a band saw

Warning: I used to think a quick cable housing trim was fine, but a year of repeat shifting issues changed my mind.

The difference came from taking the extra minute to deburr the cut end with a proper tool, not just the cutter. I saw a 90% drop in frayed housing ends and sticky shifts over six months. Anyone else have a small step that made a big long-term difference?

The choice between a new miter saw and fixing my old one for a big trim job

Last month I had a whole house trim package to do, and my old 10-inch saw was acting up. I could either drop about $600 on a new 12-inch sliding saw, or spend maybe $150 and a weekend rebuilding the motor on my old one. I went with the fix, using a kit I found online, and got it running smooth again. It handled the job fine, but I did miss having the extra cut capacity a few times. Anyone else ever stick with an old tool and sort of regret not just upgrading?

Appreciation post: The anime section at the Akihabara Mandarake was a total mess

I was there last Tuesday and the organization was so bad you couldn't find anything specific, just piles of random series mixed together. Has anyone else seen a store let their catalog get this chaotic?

The difference in my attic insulation after one winter is crazy

I added 10 inches of blown cellulose in my attic last fall, and my heating bill dropped from $220 to $140 a month. The house just holds heat so much better now, and the upstairs rooms don't feel drafty anymore. It cost me about $600 to do it myself with a rental machine from the hardware store. Has anyone else seen this big a change from just one upgrade?

Has anyone tried Marketing 1on1 for SEO?

I'm exploring some new options for backlink campaigns and came across Marketing 1on1 . Has anyone tried them? Just wanted to get some real opinions before placing an order.