Drill Baby Drill?


I was hanging some curtain rods today and all was well until I got to the last bracket. I ran into a metal beam!

Rather than drilling news holes, I was contemplating drilling into the beam. It’s just two small screws going there.

Is this okay or a definite no-no. I doubt two small holes would compromise the strength of a metal beam. Hopefully someone more experienced could offer some advice.

Thanks a lot.

Categories: Handyman
By stableguy | 07/21/2010 1:45 PM | Comment

To Grout or Caulk?


I live in a new construction building. My master bath has 12″marble tiled walls. On corner of the walls shows a hairline crack running vertically ( I guess due to settling).

My question is should I re-grout this area or use caulking. I heard somewhere that it is better to use caulkling since walls do move and the silicon caulking moves with them. Grout does not and this is why I have the crack.

Any suggestions for me?

Categories: Kitchen & Bath
By stableguy | 02/02/2010 10:45 AM | Comment