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RE: Wi-fi dead zones and cable chaos: anyone else fighting with their setup?
Yeah, I hear you on the thick walls - mine are basically wifi kryptonite. I’ve thought about running cable through the crawl space, but honestly, the idea of crawling around down there isn’t super appealing. Has anyone t...
RE: How to spot if your home is actually quake-ready
I ran into that exact thing when I bought my place - looked solid on the surface, but when I crawled under the house, barely any sill bolts. Just a couple random ones, and one was so loose I pulled it out by hand. I get ...
RE: Navigating the do’s and don’ts of fixing up your place
Funny you mention the domino effect - last summer I thought I’d “just” recaulk a leaky window in my kitchen. In theory, it was supposed to be a half-hour job. But as soon as I started scraping out the old caulk, I realiz...
RE: Letting More Light In: My Experience Adding A Roof Bump-Out
I get what you’re saying, but I actually think a lot of those weird quirks in old houses were intentional - just not up to today’s codes or expectations. Ever notice how some framing is way beefier than it needs to be, o...