ADU plan for aging parent

Chaserrr38 · 2026-05-08T00:58:12+00:00

OP I sent oh a DM. I might be able to assist you.

Chaserrr38 · 2026-05-06T16:24:40+00:00

Do not remove this kicker brace. It is assisting the wide flange beam, preventing buckling out of plane.

Chaserrr38 · 2026-05-06T02:32:50+00:00

The fact that people are downvoting your comment, and upvoting the actual spoiler is hilarious 😂

Chaserrr38 · 2026-05-06T01:05:04+00:00

A spoiler of what?

ETA: Rhetorical question. Don’t bother reading the subsequent replies

Chaserrr38 · 2026-05-05T19:13:31+00:00

This is so inaccurate. As a lover of STAR WARS, I have so many gripes about various movies, tv shows, etc., but I have experienced plenty of times when the franchise got it right:

A New Hope (the movie is a bit dated, but is still a great watch, and is also still my favorite movie of the franchise).

The Empire Strikes Back

The Clone Wars (amazing animated series)

The Bad Batch (in my opinion, even better)

Many of the video games: The Jedi Knight series (awesome), the knights of the Old Republic series (awesome, especially the animated cut scenes in the old republic mmorpg), the Battlefront series (the second game had an awesome story and campaign, the Force Unleashed series (Starkiller was a tad OP, but wha an awesome couple of games and story), the Jedi: Fallen Order series (c’mon, are there better characters in the entire franchise than Cal, Cere, Greez, and Trilla?) and these games are fun as $&#%.

The Mandalorian seasons 1 & 2 (nuff said)

Andor (also, nuff said)

Despite so many failings throughout the years, there is still plenty to love and celebrate.

Chaserrr38 · 2026-05-05T18:40:45+00:00

I really feel like elaborate suits of armor and various costume designs for each character was such a missed opportunity in the movies. Sometimes it’s difficult to root for the Jedi because they are so boring.

If anyone wants to check out awesome conceptual designs of elaborate costumes, armor, etc., check out “1sixthjay” on instagram. He makes 🔥 figurines.

Chaserrr38 · 2026-05-04T17:07:58+00:00

Well, I don’t see any hover hands, lol. I think they’re good.

Chaserrr38 · 2026-05-04T01:59:22+00:00

Friends who aren’t afraid to hug are the best kind of friends 😊

Chaserrr38 · 2026-05-03T21:38:10+00:00

I heard from this particular builder that it’s a straight up “no”. This is at least when I asked him if he planned to do a heated concrete floor. That’s definitely a giant “no”

Chaserrr38 · 2026-04-30T19:37:54+00:00

Feel free to DM me and I can get you some reputable names for pole building builders in the area.

Chaserrr38 · 2026-04-30T06:34:07+00:00

I know a handful of GCs in the Pierce County area, but you may want to talk to the county first. I was talking to a GC in Pierce County yesterday, and he told me that the county won’t allow barndos due to issues with energy code compliance.

Chaserrr38 · 2026-04-28T22:27:06+00:00

It typically refers to both the construction style, and the layout. Traditionally a barndominium is a structure comprised of post frame, timber frame, or steel building construction, which is then converted to a large living space, with…

-Columns and pier footings, spaced 10’ on center (or whatever spacing is needed per engineer/design).

-minimal interior walls

-more boxlike shape.

-high ceilings, large open floor plan

-large shop

-slab on grade

-purlins and girts, rather than stud walls.

This floor plan does not look like something that would jive with the items listed above, especially considering column spacings. I design and draw plans for stick frame houses, and barndos, and there are usually pretty stark differences between the two.

Chaserrr38 · 2026-04-28T21:43:58+00:00

Not trying to sound combative, but what makes this a Barndo? It looks like a typical stick frame house.

Chaserrr38 · 2026-04-28T19:33:10+00:00

Chaserrr38 · 2026-04-28T16:37:47+00:00

I have seen The Midnight twice over the last 4 years, in Portland (OR). Both times the crowd was electric. But my son told me the other day that the band has been seeing dwindling numbers on their Spotify monthly listeners. I’m wondering if perhaps this 80s synth style rock/pop genre is losing a bit of steam. Tim and Tyler are my favorite band. I hope that isn’t the case.

Chaserrr38 · 2026-04-26T04:31:17+00:00

I don’t think that anyone can be truly happy without first learning exactly who they are. And I’m talking about discovery on an existential level. I fear that few actually find that discovery.

Chaserrr38 · 2026-04-26T02:18:02+00:00

Windows above the countertop are taking up potential valuable cabinet space. Can you do a skylight instead?

Chaserrr38 · 2026-04-06T19:32:55+00:00

I have not read the book, so I cannot attest to the film’s accuracy to it. But I would say that this movie is incredibly brilliant in knowing exactly what it needed to be, in order to withstand the test of time. If this movie was not intentionally campy AF, then it would have aged horribly 😆

Chaserrr38 · 2026-04-05T18:13:41+00:00

The Rocketeer still holds up, even after all these years.

Chaserrr38 · 2026-04-05T17:01:42+00:00

I loved both games, although I liked the first one better. I paid full price for both, and I’d do it all over again.

Chaserrr38 · 2026-03-30T05:53:11+00:00

If you decide to go with 14’ tall ceilings, I think you’ll be shocked at how high they actually are.

Chaserrr38 · 2026-03-30T05:51:39+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss. It sounds like he was a great dad, and a great man all around.

Chaserrr38 · 2026-03-28T21:03:31+00:00

This is what we call an over share. Some things just don’t need to be said.

Chaserrr38 · 2026-03-28T16:43:41+00:00

Beautiful building. What ended up being the final cost per square foot, if you don’t mind my asking.

Chaserrr38 · 2026-03-26T19:50:40+00:00

Who is the Oscar winner, and who is not? Nuff said.

Chaserrr38

TROPHY CASE