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RE: If your closet could talk: the saga of the missing shoe
If Your Closet Could Talk: The Saga of the Missing Shoe - You’re not alone in the “creative old house solutions” club - sometimes I swear my house is just waiting to see what weird hack I’ll try next. - Vents at the bot...
RE: How to spot if your home is actually quake-ready
That’s too real. I once found a “reinforcement” made out of an old license plate - guess it was supposed to keep the house from sliding off the foundation? Here’s my quick take: - If it looks like it belongs in a sculpt...
RE: Regretting my fridge placement - anyone else have workflow issues?
Fridge traffic is real. Here’s what I’ve noticed: - The fridge is like a beacon for snack-seekers, especially when I’m elbows-deep in meal prep. - I tried putting a snack basket on the counter to lure the kids away... l...
RE: When gutters outlast the house: a rainwater mystery
- Totally get the “house keeps me guessing” vibe - Victorians seem to have a mind of their own. - Those foam inserts had me thinking I’d invented a new species of gutter moss... not exactly low-maintenance. - Mesh screen...
RE: WHEN DOES A "WEEKEND PLUMBING JOB" EVER ACTUALLY TAKE A WEEKEND?
- Push-to-connects are like the duct tape of plumbing - sometimes genius, sometimes a disaster waiting to happen. - On my last “weekend” job (which turned into a three-week saga), I tried them on 60s copper. Worked... un...