I used to think cutting tiles as I went was the fastest way to work. It felt more direct and less fussy to me. Then I had a job with a lot of small, intricate cuts around doorways. I decided to mark and cut every piece first just to see. Laying them down after was so much faster without all the stopping. The fit was tighter and I had way fewer waste pieces. It's a small thing, but it made the whole day go better. Now I do it on every tile job, no question.
I've been fixing up vintage hardwood in my spare time, but dealing with uneven subfloors is tricky. What's your go-to method for leveling without removing the original planks?
Building a home studio for my music hobby showed me how CRUCIAL proper underlayment is for soundproofing.