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RE: How to spot if your home is actually quake-ready
You nailed it with the mix of old and new. I’d just add - don’t forget about the sill plate bolts. I’ve seen way too many older homes where the framing’s solid but the whole house isn’t actually anchored to the foundatio...
RE: What would you do if your kitchen reno budget doubled overnight?
I get where you’re coming from about insulation and lighting, but if my reno budget doubled, I’d actually prioritize layout changes over the “invisible” stuff. You said, Thing is, reworking the footprint - like moving a...
RE: What would you do if your kid wandered into a half-demo’d kitchen?
Pressure gates are definitely the safer bet - furniture just isn’t reliable, especially with curious kids. I’ve seen a chair barricade fail in seconds. As for the plaster, I agree it’s tough to get a perfect match. That...
RE: WHEN DOES A "WEEKEND PLUMBING JOB" EVER ACTUALLY TAKE A WEEKEND?
WHEN DOES A "WEEKEND PLUMBING JOB" EVER ACTUALLY TAKE A WEEKEND? I hear you on the original fittings. I tried to keep the old brass compression joints in my kitchen, thinking it’d just be a quick fix. Ended up torching ...
RE: Why does load distribution always trip me up?
Honestly, toggle bolts have saved me in a few sketchy old plaster situations, but I never really trust them for anything heavy. If you’re dealing with crumbly lath, sometimes I’ll cut open the wall and add blocking - kin...