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RE: finally got our storm shelter checked out and passed with flying colors
Couldn’t agree more - French drains are a hassle, but I’ve seen what happens when folks skip them. Water finds its way in, no matter how good you think your grading is. You did the right thing getting everything checked ...
RE: Smart lights vs smart switches for yard setup?
Definitely ran into the “who turned off the switch?” problem a few times. In my old place, I went with smart bulbs for the porch and every time someone flipped the main switch, the whole automation setup fell apart. Ende...
RE: EARTHQUAKE-PROOFED MY FIRST BUILDING AND IT ACTUALLY WORKED
PICTURE RAILS FOR THE WIN (AND LESS PATCHING) Yeah, those self-drilling anchors are a joke in my place - half the time they just chew up the plaster and leave a crater. I’ve started using picture rails for anything heav...
RE: Inspector's coming tomorrow, but your kitchen's still a disaster - what do you do?
Been there myself - moisture issues in older homes can be sneaky. One thing I've found helpful is to do a quick moisture check behind cabinets and under sinks before the inspector arrives. Grab yourself a moisture meter ...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
Yep, learned that lesson the hard way too. When we redid the bathroom in our historic place, thought we'd save a bit by keeping the original fan. Big mistake - humidity buildup was awful. Ended up installing a stronger u...