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RE: How to spot if your home is actually quake-ready
Man, I’ve pulled off baseboards and found “retrofit” brackets just nailed into crumbly old wood - no bolts, no washers, nothing. Looks good from ten feet away, but you tap it and the whole thing wiggles. Always cracks me...
RE: Digging up the backyard: a suburban adventure gone wild
Digging up the backyard: a suburban adventure gone wild You’re not kidding about water damage being a nightmare. I once worked on a place where the owners tried to save money by skipping proper grading and drainage. Two...
RE: Green board in the news - worth the hype for bathrooms?
Had a client last year who insisted on green board behind their shower tile because “that’s what my dad always used.” I tried to talk them into cement board plus a membrane, but they were set on saving a few bucks. Fast ...
RE: How Long Does It Really Take To Insulate A House?
You nailed it with the “roll of the dice” part. Every time I estimate a job on an old house, I feel like I should just bring a magic 8-ball instead of a calendar. Last winter, I opened up a wall and found a stash of marb...
RE: Home plumbing checkups: DIY checklist or pro inspection?
Title: Home plumbing checkups: DIY checklist or pro inspection? That “tech graveyard” drawer hits home - mine’s a tangle of old smart bulbs and a meat thermometer that’s never seen meat. But I get where you’re coming fr...