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RE: How to spot if your home is actually quake-ready
I’ve run into those “temporary” car jack fixes too - never confidence-inspiring. Sometimes I wonder if folks just didn’t trust lumber back then or what. Have you ever come across old metal straps or bolts that looked sol...
RE: What would you do if your kid wandered into a half-demo’d kitchen?
That’s pretty much the story of every reno with kids around. I once used an old baby crib mattress wedged between two sawhorses - looked ridiculous, but it kept my twins out of the kitchen demo for a weekend. Honestly, n...
RE: Dealing with city red tape for building approvals
You nailed it - there’s a huge range in how inspectors handle things. I’ve had some who barely look up from their clipboard, and others who’ll spend half an hour explaining why a certain fastener is required or why a GFC...