I have a pet theory that if you’re buying a house, your best bet is to get one without squeaky doors. I feel like if someone takes the time to WD40 their door hinges, they kept everything else in pretty much ship-shape.
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We trusted that a home with lovingly cared for and displayed tools would be safe. The plumbing/electrical is fine, but the previous owner didn’t buy into “measure twice, cut once”. Replaced a lot of trim - none cut and set properly. Not a craftsman. 🤷♀️
jun 9, 2025, 3:46 pm • 1 0 • view
Counter proposal. Don’t trust the non-squeaky doors, because they haven’t looked after the place and the first thing they did when they listed was WD40 the hinges because they’re so obvious. Look for a garage with a proper tool kit (that isn’t brand new) and no black mould in the bathrooms
jun 9, 2025, 5:38 pm • 0 0 • view
Any house with a workbench and trim in the bathrooms that looks a.) not new, and yet b.) not warped, that’s a good’un.
jun 9, 2025, 5:40 pm • 0 0 • view
Were WD-40 a lubricant.
jun 9, 2025, 3:33 pm • 1 0 • view
Truth. I rent, but I also take pains taking care of the place. I live in and put WD-40 on all the hinges even the front gate.
jun 9, 2025, 6:32 pm • 1 0 • view
I also use walnut oil on the beautiful massive front door in my 1892 flat.
jun 9, 2025, 6:35 pm • 1 0 • view
My dad built custom homes. His advice: homes that are cared for in the little things usually have the large stuff taken care of.
jun 11, 2025, 2:45 pm • 1 0 • view
Even better if they used something other than WD-40
jun 9, 2025, 1:13 pm • 9 0 • view
If the doors squeak the house is probably haunted.
jun 9, 2025, 7:50 pm • 1 0 • view
In the midst of a porch enclosure (2 story porches) and discovered the roof (an extension of the house roof) ended with a post/beam support where the post wasn't tied into the beam. Depended entirely on friction and gravity.
jun 9, 2025, 4:27 pm • 1 0 • view
Who can afford doors…
jun 9, 2025, 4:24 pm • 1 0 • view
Good theory. also if they had the good sense to not replace their old appliances that have been work horsing for 25+ years
jun 9, 2025, 2:58 am • 3 0 • view
^ this
jun 9, 2025, 1:12 pm • 2 0 • view
Sorry, when we bought this house, the old appliances were only sort of working. Replaced the dishwasher and refrigerator within 6 months. And living with the dryer that doesn’t have anything bit the most basic features.
jun 9, 2025, 4:27 pm • 0 0 • view
My husband likes to look at the furnace, has it been maintained or ignored? Also, what condition is the garage floor in?
jun 10, 2025, 8:10 pm • 1 0 • view