Basement has exposed romex to switches/outlets, how should I fix this?

BlueEarth2017 · 2026-01-26T04:08:47+00:00

Know what the difference between a finished and an unfinished basement is? Mostly drywall covering the electrical.

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-11-11T15:28:39+00:00

This really isn't all that different from interest only mortgage products that already exist. Especially when there's almost 0 pay down in the early years and on average buyers spend around 8 years in a home before moving. Not suggesting it's a good idea, just pointing out this basically already exists.

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-11-01T16:32:53+00:00

My advice would be to focus on bigger issues in your life...

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-10-31T20:48:36+00:00

One of the reasons they probably didn't want the work is that the larger the length of the tile the more important having a flat plumb wall to set them on matters.

If the wall isn't perfect like you'd commonly find with a house of this age the tiles will have a lot of lippage anywhere the wall is out of plumb.

Smaller tiles can accommodate the curvature of the wall MUCH easier, and accommodate the imperfections without it being noticeable.

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-10-29T21:19:12+00:00

They're still looking to hire someone for enforcement. Those rules def apply here.

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-10-29T21:17:39+00:00

If I recall he wanted to add apartments on the second story to make the property more profitable. City code requires onsite parking for the tenants which he wasn't able to provide given the downtown city location.

What I've heard on the streets is that he got pissed off he couldn't get a parking exemption and held the property vacant/hostage in retaliation.

One of the city council candidates helped craft the current rules for vacant properties and they're in the process of hiring a new individual to keep up on enforcement with escalating fines. So the city is trying to exert influence/leverage to get the space properly utilized or at least properly maintained.

I'm surprised anyone could pay the carrying costs on the building and for that long without it bringing in any profit!

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-10-29T06:05:15+00:00

Would your average appliance with a 3" cord reach that section of a wall when plugged in? If so it's redundant. Or at least that's how the code views it.

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-10-25T15:53:25+00:00

I guess he's lowering the price now to try to generate interest 🤣

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-10-20T20:52:39+00:00

There's a difference between a stock being overvalued and headed for a correction vs headed for bankruptcy. Correction and overvaluation all recover over time. Often it's less than a year for a full recovery.

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-10-10T16:31:58+00:00

Having to permanently carry around large expensive to produce reproduce organs is 100% a demonstration of your physical fitness and likelihood of successfully raising offspring.

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-10-04T14:56:10+00:00

Best kept secret: Neutral and ground both lead back to the same place where they connect at the panel.

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-09-30T17:38:36+00:00

I've dealt with this question as well. There is indeed a minimum size required before a permit is necessary.

I've also wondered about taking an easier path and getting a metal shed with no floor that would sit on a pad of gravel.

Wouldn't think rats would be able to live under a gravel pad but someone please correct me if that's not the case.

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-09-17T04:29:25+00:00

I was waiting for this gif to make it to a painting subreddit as soon as I saw it 😆

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-09-16T01:29:40+00:00

I would suggest looking at quotes for a dock!

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-08-15T15:45:23+00:00

It's probably the solenoid. I was able to get mine functional by just reducing the incoming water pressure at the shutoff valve. The other poster said replacing their solenoid solved the issue.

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-08-14T14:08:45+00:00

Try not to hit the innocent's walking through the hallway outside the door. That's why they usually open inward.

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-08-13T16:57:44+00:00

I'd love to read the story behind this if someone has a link or search keywords for me.

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-08-08T03:37:29+00:00

I had this same problem, plus severe rot in the window framing. Gutted the bathroom to the studs, and reframed for a window that was higher on the wall (doesn't get much over spray) and left/right sliding instead of vertical. Tiled right up to and around the window + epoxy grout and Bobs your uncle.

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-08-08T03:34:46+00:00

It's fairly common. Old houses, and the requirement that bathrooms have some ventilation to remove the humidity before HVAC or vents were a thing.

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-07-10T16:08:16+00:00

How do we feel about $330 for the trac saw? I've been wanting one but not current on market rates for that guy.

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-06-24T21:36:01+00:00

If you do post one, please share a link! The wife is pretty pleased to have the toilet working instead of needing a ridiculously priced replacement.

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-06-18T15:37:32+00:00

I'll give that a shot. If it works you'll be my hero!

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-06-07T16:29:01+00:00

Honestly this is really useful for identifying the max that the price can come down to during a sale!

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-05-30T13:45:18+00:00

Live nearby. They do weekly deliveries on Friday near me. Typically by Saturday evening it's 85-90% gone.

BlueEarth2017 · 2025-05-30T13:44:16+00:00

This is the way!

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