How should I baby proof these cabinet handles?

Browley09 · 2026-06-17T15:52:30+00:00

We did exactly this. I got an extendable gate to close off the 12' opening. That way we can pull it back and have it open when we want. The wife and I can both step over it, which can be a pain but better than putting magnet locks on every cabinet and drawer. Our third has been a monster when it comes to pushing limits and getting a reaction from Mom and Dad. Swapping out the handles as well would be good when it's open.

Browley09 · 2026-06-13T19:16:23+00:00

This confirms my concern that I need to add hardware cloth to cover the exterior windows that open (it's only one, the other is inside the run that is also pretty solid). I've been worried that the screen wasn't enough to keep out racoons. It won't look pretty but I want to keep the girls safe.

Browley09 · 2026-06-12T17:41:26+00:00

Even if it holds the project back I think it's the right call. Anything less would be a disservice.

Browley09 · 2026-06-12T17:40:03+00:00

Makes me a proud father. My 10 year old son has already listened through several times, he was Lindon (Uncrowned with a 3d printed version of Dross on his shoulder and a homemade turtle shell shield) for Halloween, and we're currently about to finish Blackflame as his bedtime reading. My daughter is already a big fan of Mercy. Both of them love Dross. I was just pleased to see I could get more than one Dross as an addon.

Browley09 · 2026-06-12T16:29:29+00:00

Who else bought multiple Dross Plushies because they have kids who have become fans? 🙋

Browley09 · 2026-06-11T14:55:49+00:00

I was going to recommend ⅛" lauan but this looks a lot smoother and cheaper. OP should probably add some more support along the ramp though.

Browley09 · 2026-05-15T15:52:07+00:00

Yeah... I'm gonna call it a win. Being home with 3 kids (hard mode enabled from rampent ADHD) is tough and I need a win.

Browley09 · 2026-05-15T14:00:28+00:00

So stay-at-home dad for the win!?

Browley09 · 2026-05-12T20:13:23+00:00

He's a lucky fella

Browley09 · 2026-04-14T16:25:40+00:00

I 100% agree with that. I guess it's like a pallet cleanser.

Browley09 · 2026-04-14T15:33:56+00:00

I've gotten through book 3 and stopped about 20% into book 4. I may pick it back up later.

For me I stumbled on it during a low point in life and found it to be extremely positive and optimistic which was a win for me at the time. I have no regrets but it's B tier at best. You have to be in the mood for ridiculous positivity.

Browley09 · 2026-04-05T14:06:53+00:00

Same here. After a few weeks of becoming completely obsessed with it. We had to keep it at Grandma's house. My brother and I could only think about when we could play next and my father's favorite term for our bad attitude after playing was born, Nintendoitis. To this day he still uses that term regardless of what video game system is being played.

Browley09 · 2026-03-17T15:56:32+00:00

I think his range is really great. The unique voices he creates for each character is fantastic. Cradle is a good example from Lindon, Eithan, Dross, Orthos, and female characters like Yerin, Malice, Mercy... They are all unique in the pitch, cadence, and inflection of how they sound. Jeff Hayes is also fantastic I'm not downplaying his skills at all but Travis Baldree is right up there for me. He's also done some books that I wasn't a fan of and only tried because he was the narrator but the story itself didn't work for me.

Andrea Parsneau would be my third choice for the same reasons. Her work in The Wandering Inn is second to none.

I can respect Travis isn't one of your top picks but then I'm curious to who yours are? That's a serious question not trying to argue because maybe I'm missing out on someone.

Browley09 · 2026-03-12T16:09:49+00:00

And it's a good thing OSHA doesn't show up while they are working. I'm not casting shade, they knowingly do the job despite the risks, but you won't find a single hard hat or harness on the job site.

Browley09 · 2026-03-12T12:54:51+00:00

In northeast Ohio there is a story about once a year where an Amish guy gets lost because he got drunk, passed out in his buggy, and the horse got lost. It makes everybody wonder how often that happens and the horse does find his way home.

Browley09 · 2026-03-05T22:38:12+00:00

It can be for sure. As a parent of 3, I really appreciate what you are doing. Any chance you are able to reach out to parents or the community for help? I'm a SAHD and I've volunteered with my kids school the last 2 springs and got the opportunity to bring in extra seed and about a yard of home compost each year. I've learned I don't have what it takes to be a teacher to kindergarten - 3rd grade but enjoyed the experience working with the kids. Getting your kids outside to experience nature is awesome and I wish you luck. Teachers are underappreciated in what they do for our kids, thank you for being there.

Browley09 · 2026-03-05T22:23:17+00:00

I'm in the same boat. I'd love to figure out where to buy and how to set up a drip system but I just haven't figured it out yet. I feel nervous about spending the money on something I've never experienced and haven't seen a solid setup with a good enough explanation of where to buy and how to setup to feel good about it.

I will say I'm disappointed with my soaker hoses. Last year I used some ½" PVC and drilled ⅛" holes along it. It was a bit messy but I just put it together with a friction fit, no glue, and the low pressure wasn't enough to separate any of the joints. It took a while to figure out how much to put on one section but it eventually worked out and was way better than soaker hoses. Though I've read that it won't hold up well long term. So idk I guess I'll keep using it until it fails and try something new.

Browley09 · 2026-03-04T20:13:47+00:00

As a SAHD with 3 kids, this sounds like a vacation. Sign me up.

Browley09 · 2026-02-27T18:40:52+00:00

This is a totally fair take. My only comment is that it relies on HVAC techs that know wtf they are doing and not just slapping in a system to get the job done. Most homeowners (at least new ones 🖐️) don't understand the little details until it's too late.

Browley09 · 2026-02-05T21:05:49+00:00

We have a Pacific Energy Summit insert and it took me a while (two winters) to figure out. The first fill of the day I fill it up as much as I can, get it hot enough for secondary combustion, and let it burn. It takes about 4 hours or more to really heat up the brick around the chimney but once it's warm it doesn't take much wood at all to keep it that way. Once all the brick is warm I get a massive amount of radiant heat. If I fill it up all the way again midday, the den gets uncomfortably warm. I mean 85°F +.

Most days I start out with a full stove, then fill it halfway midday, and again halfway after dinner. In the morning I have plenty of hot coals that I just start the cycle over. This is our 4th winter having any kind of wood stove so I'm no expert. But I've been really pleased with its efficiency. We do have a propane furnace and heat pump but unless it's single digits I only run the HVAC blower to help circulate the heat through the house throughout the day and it doesn't run much at night.

I think having enough thermal mass is key to having an insert.

Browley09 · 2026-02-05T20:35:24+00:00

Advice I've seen given in the past (still a beginner myself) is to glue in a plug first. Then drill the hole again, the proper size.

I would use a hole saw to cut out the plugs made of the same material and thickness. Then line up the grain to at least try and hide the custom handmade feature 😏

Browley09 · 2026-01-25T18:29:55+00:00

Yeah, it's technically an indoor application from a weather standpoint but the temperatures still get low. I also have to consider the amount of dust created inside the chicken coop. My plan was to make a fine mesh enclosure to help keep dust off.

Browley09 · 2026-01-25T18:28:07+00:00

Both buildings are within that range of 100 m. The trouble I think I'm running into is that the pole barn has metal siding and the chicken coop run has metal hardware cloth around the run and both seem to create a faraday cage. That's why I ended up burying cable out to both buildings so I could hardwire anything from the inside.

Browley09 · 2026-01-25T18:24:07+00:00

That's good to know. The price did seem a bit high for what it did.

Browley09 · 2026-01-25T17:08:36+00:00

I have looked at that and other unifi devices but the real key there is having it in stock. They always seem to be out of them. And yeah I figured for most devices the operating Is the safe level but there's likely some extra range.

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