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RE: Swapping out old faucets and toilets - what brands actually last?
Honestly, I get the nostalgia for old fixtures, but from a maintenance standpoint, I lean toward newer models every time. The time saved not having to track down some weird gasket or discontinued valve is worth it, espec...
RE: How to spot if your home is actually quake-ready
Had a similar surprise in one of my rentals - someone had used stacked bricks and random lumber as “support” under a main joist. Not even close to code. Ended up bringing in a structural engineer, which wasn’t cheap, but...
RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
Honestly, I’ve cycled through a bunch of options. Those “long runtime” LED lanterns are hit or miss - some last, some just fade out halfway through a job. I’ve had the best luck with a combo: solar-charged power banks an...
RE: How Long Does It Really Take To Insulate A House?
It’s easy to get sucked into the idea that a full gut is the only way to do insulation right, but in practice, it’s rarely necessary unless you’re dealing with major structural or moisture issues. I’ve done a handful of ...
RE: EARTHQUAKE-PROOFED MY FIRST BUILDING AND IT ACTUALLY WORKED
True, but you'd be surprised how far a fridge can travel when things get rough - I once found mine halfway across the kitchen after a moderate quake. Straps are cheap insurance, trust me...
RE: Inspector's coming tomorrow, but your kitchen's still a disaster - what do you do?
I've found inspectors vary quite a bit in how lenient they are. Yours sounds pretty chill, but I've had a couple who were sticklers for detail - especially with electrical stuff. One time, I had temporary covers taped up...