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RE: How to spot if your home is actually quake-ready
Man, I hear you on the crawlspace surprises - once found a petrified raccoon and what looked like a bootlegger’s stash of empty whiskey bottles. As for eco-friendly retrofits, I’ve tried using reclaimed lumber for blocki...
RE: Ever regretted a fireplace facelift? Quick poll time
I get the pain, but sometimes I wonder if we overthink the prep. I mean, yeah, you don’t want to slap paint on soot, but I’ve done a quick sand and prime on a brick surround and it’s held up fine for years. Maybe it depe...
RE: Navigating the do’s and don’ts of fixing up your place
Funny you mention demo - last time I tried to take down a wall, I found three different wallpapers and what I swear was horsehair plaster. Had to call in backup when the wiring looked like spaghetti. Ever run into knob-a...