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RE: How to spot if your home is actually quake-ready
Oh man, you just described my 1930s flip to a T. The foundation was solid as a rock, but the floors? I felt like I was on a trampoline during a minor quake. Turns out, old joists can flex a lot more than you’d think - so...
RE: Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
I hear you on the “weed patch” approach - every time I’ve tried that, I end up with a mud pit and a bunch of angry dandelions. Not exactly curb appeal. Sump pumps are a lifesaver, but I’ve had mixed luck with the street ...
RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
Couldn’t agree more about the “boring” stuff being where the money goes. I once had a contractor try to sell me on these fancy imported cabinets, but meanwhile, he was planning to leave the 1970s knob-and-tube wiring in ...
RE: Why do built-in benches always look better than they feel?
Honestly, I’ve sat on enough straight-back benches to know they’re basically back torture devices. I always joke that if you want guests to leave quickly, install one of those. A tiny angle makes a world of difference - ...
RE: Subway tiles vs. hexagon tiles in the bathroom - what’s your pick?
I get the whole “less is more” thing, but I’m gonna stick up for hex tiles a bit here. Yeah, they’re a pain to clean if you go super tiny, but mid-size hex in a small bathroom can actually make it feel bigger - kind of t...
RE: Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
Man, that “bathtub yard” description is way too real. I swear, clay soil is like nature’s Tupperware - nothing’s getting through. I tried to get clever with a French drain once, but the only thing that got drained was my...