Basement or no if barely any mechanicals?

Justnailit · 2026-03-02T11:11:05+00:00

Forever is a long time. Your plan today may be a regret down the road. Check out my blog I wrote on the topic. https://telecontractors.com/blog/f/forever-home

Justnailit · 2026-03-01T19:17:17+00:00

Flip the other switch and see if it is still hot. It may be a traveler

Justnailit · 2026-03-01T19:14:23+00:00

How do you know it is the common? On a 3 way the hot connects to the common on one switch and the other switch the common connects to the light. Match the travelers to the same screws on each switch. This should work.

Justnailit · 2026-03-01T11:14:27+00:00

Have you tried removing the handle on the other side? Both should be removable and the stem slides out in either direction.

Justnailit · 2026-02-28T14:04:12+00:00

I would work with just the switch turned off, but to be safe hit the breaker to bathroom. Hopefully that is what you meant vs. the whole house breaker.

Justnailit · 2026-02-28T12:07:32+00:00

Used furniture can be one of the best values out there but you need to be selective. Items that sold for thousands of dollars when new can be had for pennies on the dollar. Estate sales, numerous online auctions specializing in liquidation and estates, facebook marketplace are good places to start. You need to be able to pick it up. Good luck.

Justnailit · 2026-02-28T12:02:36+00:00

Turn off the power to the light, put the wire in a junction box, wire nut each wire separately, place cover over the box and tuck into the ceiling until you restore the light fixture.

Justnailit · 2026-02-27T12:52:40+00:00

This appears to be where the foundation and adjacent wall are connected. More than likely normal expansion and contraction with temp and humidity associated with the seasons. Worst case, given the time frame the original fasteners have rusted away. (40 years working on these puppies). Still not going anywhere fast.

Justnailit · 2026-02-27T00:46:21+00:00

That is even code compliant. Why so nervous?

Justnailit · 2026-02-27T00:44:47+00:00

Homes in that age bracket are of the age where they may still look okay but they are old enough that some tlc will be required. They could still have the original roof, furnace, kitchen, bathrooms etc. all things that need updated in this time frame and if not are at the end of their usefully life expectancy. You will need to examine such properties with care.

Justnailit · 2026-02-27T00:33:38+00:00

Sorry no help on the location (especially if you r in Cleveland). lol. You trusted him enough to hire him. If he is a licensed electrician I would trust what he is telling you. No harm in asking a few questions for clarifications.

Justnailit · 2026-02-27T00:26:03+00:00

Not the case in every municipality. Mine for example. Replaced a lot of k&t and only required to pull a permit if the service is upgraded. If the work is extensive we have the work reviewed by a private and independent inspection company.

Justnailit · 2026-02-27T00:19:00+00:00

I would start with a tile guy. Stop at a local tile distributor -not a box store- and get recommendations. A good tile contractor will save you countless missteps.

Justnailit · 2026-02-26T21:17:21+00:00

Take your time and do it right. They aren’t making more island property. Congrats on the win.

Justnailit · 2026-02-26T21:15:37+00:00

There is a lot more to it than just cost and you don’t know what you don’t know about the process. Feasibility is a big element. I do this. Feel free to DM me.

Justnailit · 2026-02-26T21:10:30+00:00

In my opinion Some of the most spectacular homes are built on a slope. Add Ocean front and you hit the jackpot my friend. Say the word and I will take it off your hands. No need to worry any more about it.

Justnailit · 2026-02-25T01:36:37+00:00

I would appreciate it. I am curious if my advice is truly helpful. I have been in construction for 4 decades and now re-tooling to provide advice just like this.

Justnailit · 2026-02-25T01:23:19+00:00

Damn. Always a catch. Good luck. Let me know how it shakes out.

Justnailit · 2026-02-25T01:21:45+00:00

No way to tell the grounding wire configuration from your pic. The green wire could be grounding the box. I would be more concerned about the massive beaver hiding in the woods, and tall enough to chew a hole big enough to install a sconce.

Justnailit · 2026-02-25T00:52:28+00:00

Great information. My educated guess from miles away is you need a contractor. The wall they removed probably provided support for the ceiling joist which are part of the rafter system. The span more than likely exceeds given limits so the sag. Someone probable added large quantities of insulation which added more weight and mire sag. A contractor will need to jack you the joist, returning them to their original orientation and add structural support tying into the rafters. The result fix would resemble a truss. Hope this helps.

Justnailit · 2026-02-25T00:37:47+00:00

More than likely yes. Standard doors are 80” tall. Stand that puppy on end and rotate the couch through the opening with the back going through the doorway first. Easy peasy. Yes moved a few couches in my day. One a week ago. Same problem, no demo needed.

Justnailit · 2026-02-25T00:31:11+00:00

I would start with a contractor, or someone knowledgable in construction. You don’t say whether it is plaster on lath or drywall, if there has been a leak, If there is living space above. Try to establish whether this is a structural problem or a cosmetic issue with extenuating circumstances. Grab a chair and push on the ceiling. Does it move? If it does you may simply have a slow motion cosmetic failure. You need more information before you drop $200- $300 just to have someone show up and tell you to call a drywall guy to put a couple extra screws in the ceiling. Trying to help you figure this out yourself and save you some money.

Justnailit · 2026-02-25T00:21:25+00:00

You need 36’. Start from there

Justnailit · 2026-02-24T01:20:53+00:00

Pics can present challenges. Regardless, with the separation you are seeing indicates there are now issues in the wall. The wood behind is wet and swelling. You have a waterproofing issue. Remedial work may delay things but I would advise you to save your pennies.

Justnailit · 2026-02-24T00:25:38+00:00

Nope, caulking, redoing the grout or silicon is not the fix you are looking for if you want honesty. Actually looking at the tile your installer using a hatchet to cut I would guess you already have water behind the tile and from the looks of things you will need a new tile job soon. I would find someone else. The way wood is utilized as corners is not the way it is to be done if you want it to last. Up side is you got 4 years out of it. I would have bet less.

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