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And Just When I Thought I'd Seen Everything...
Whatever type of work you do, if you've done it for a while, you may get complacent or feel like you've been there, done it, seen it all, got the T-shirt, etc. I was feeling that way last Friday.
While inspecting a crawlspace under a new home built by a well-respected builder in Bellevue, I encountered a disconnected heat duct blowing hot air into a corner of the crawlspace. No big deal and very easily remedied, I thought to myself as I turned the flashlight into a nearby corner.
There on the plastic, covering the pea gravel beneath, were a sleeping bag, blankets and pillow. Next to them, a fairly new pair of men's white tennis shoes, an alarm clock, piles of laundry, a toothbrush and other personal items. Please understand I have a primal fear of finding a dead, partially buried body in a crawlspace, and thought this could be that dreaded moment. But alas, it was not that exciting.
This homeless person had some pretty decent heated digs, although the ceiling was a bit low, at about three feet. Shower, water-saving toilet and a gourmet kitchen were on the main level, up a short ladder. The pea-gravel-covered ground must be softer than the hard carpeted floor in one of the bedrooms. Being below deck also leaves room to spread out personal items on a more permanent basis. Very inventive, if I say so myself.
But for those of you considering this little idea, please make sure you can't get locked in.
If you have an exterior crawlspace entrance, you have an attractive homeless shelter and potential place for children and pets to be trapped. Maybe you should consider a secure door and lock?
Q: I have a 20-year-old house on Kent's East Hill (mid-entry, live upstairs). The floors squeak and dishes on the sideboard rattle when we walk. I'm replacing the carpet in two weeks. That would seem the ideal time to fix the loose floor boards. I have been thinking of screwing down the boards where they are loose. Someone suggested "ring-shank" nails. Am I on the right path here, or do I need to be thinking of something more fundamental?
A: Sounds like a good path to be on. Nails definitely would be easier if you aren't using a powered screwdriver or drill. You may find that you will get better control and results with screws. And, screws are a lot easier to pull out after missing the joist - one of the major causes of squeaks. (Anticipating the next question: No, you can't borrow my cordless screwdriver.)
As far as the dishes rattling when you walk by, you won't see much improvement there. Annoying as it may seem, that phenomenon is absolutely normal in that era home.
Single-level advocates unite!
The readers write:
-- "Thanks for your answer (July 3) about ranch-style homes. I have knee problems and find it difficult to climb stairs and wish there were more single-level homes available."
-- "That person who asked why tall skinny houses are being built everywhere had a good point. There are many folks out here who simply cannot, or do not want to, climb stairs. Plus stairs are difficult when you have laundry and dangerous for small children."
-- "In your reply to the question about ranch-style homes, you addressed the economics of the two-story house: cheaper and easier to build on less land. What you did not address is the need for reasonably-priced, single-level homes for a large number of the elderly or handicapped. My wife wears a full leg brace and while she can climb stairs with effort, she cannot do so on a daily basis. The second story in a two-story home is effectively off-limits to her.
"I suspect a large portion of our aging population finds a second story to be very challenging to navigate and would much prefer a single-level living space. I believe you should be advocating affordable, accessible single-level housing for those who find multilevel homes physically unacceptable. Surely a market exists for such solutions, especially with the imminent bump in the elderly population from the baby boomers."
The people have spoken! Designers and builders, are you listening?
