# 298: Problem solving and drop ceilings after 40

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2021-03-12
- Length: 1h 00m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-03-12-298-problem-solving-and-drop-ceilings-after-40
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/298-problem-solving-and-drop-ceilings-after-40

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current home renovation projects, including Jimmy's kitchen remodel and Bob's barn build, while reflecting on the design flaws of drop ceilings. They explore how the practice of making and problem-solving in the shop translates to real-life confidence and creativity, citing examples like fixing a lamp with a drill and overcoming digital distraction to find solutions.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-03-12-298-problem-solving-and-drop-ceilings-after-40#t=1) Introduction and Kitchen/Barn Updates
- [24:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-03-12-298-problem-solving-and-drop-ceilings-after-40#t=1446) Drop Ceilings and Design Failures
- [30:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-03-12-298-problem-solving-and-drop-ceilings-after-40#t=1833) Problem Solving in the Shop vs. Real Life
- [46:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-03-12-298-problem-solving-and-drop-ceilings-after-40#t=2801) Digital Distraction and Mental Downtime
- [54:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-03-12-298-problem-solving-and-drop-ceilings-after-40#t=3277) Creator Recommendations and Outro

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

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