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BlackSkimmer

(51,308 posts)
Tue Apr 18, 2023, 08:39 AM Apr 2023

One of the cabinets in my kitchen literally fell off the wall today.

I almost had a heart attack lol. Lived here for 4 years with no problems. It's my house, so no landlord to call.

Does insurance cover any of this. Should I call a handyman? Do it myself?

Never had a cabinet fall off a wall in my life.

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One of the cabinets in my kitchen literally fell off the wall today. (Original Post) BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 OP
Wow. What a shock! vanlassie Apr 2023 #1
Oh god yes! BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #3
That is a definite shocker! brer cat Apr 2023 #2
I wondered if I should do that. BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #4
We had a water heater leak and damage one of our bedrooms. brer cat Apr 2023 #5
Thanks! BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #6
Are there more similar type cabinets ? dweller Apr 2023 #7
I know! BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #11
Check to see if they used drywall screws to hold up the cabinets. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2023 #15
I'm unable to get close enough to look yet, but that is my thought too. BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #17
You want larger heads. Deck screws aren't much larger than drywall screws Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2023 #18
Thanks! BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #19
Do contact your insurance company about it dweller Apr 2023 #16
I've seen this happen to collectors of heavy dishes Unwind Your Mind Apr 2023 #8
No, that's the odd thing! This cabinet does hold glassware (of course). The noise was unreal. BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #12
Crap! XanaDUer2 Apr 2023 #9
I know, right? BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #13
Due to a recent incident, I would ecourage everyone Sneederbunk Apr 2023 #10
Lol, I've got a feeling there's a story there... BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #14

brer cat

(24,591 posts)
5. We had a water heater leak and damage one of our bedrooms.
Tue Apr 18, 2023, 09:24 AM
Apr 2023

The insurance covered all of the damage: replacing the flooring, repairing the wet wall, repainting, etc. No hassle at all.

dweller

(23,649 posts)
7. Are there more similar type cabinets ?
Tue Apr 18, 2023, 10:30 AM
Apr 2023

They may need to be checked also for correct installment …
When you purchased the house, was it inspected first ?

I’d look into that . A cabinet just doesn’t fall off a wall


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BlackSkimmer

(51,308 posts)
11. I know!
Tue Apr 18, 2023, 11:14 AM
Apr 2023

I'm freaking out here lol.

Yes, house passed inspection. It was recently completely redone. So everything was new.

No problems with ANYTHING until this morning lol. I hadn't even had my second cup of coffee!

Hassin Bin Sober

(26,335 posts)
15. Check to see if they used drywall screws to hold up the cabinets.
Tue Apr 18, 2023, 11:36 AM
Apr 2023

It’s a pet peeve of mine. The drywall screw are brittle and/or can pull through the plywood/mdf at the back of the cabinets

#10 or #12 cabinet screws should be used. The ones with the big heads.

 

BlackSkimmer

(51,308 posts)
17. I'm unable to get close enough to look yet, but that is my thought too.
Tue Apr 18, 2023, 12:07 PM
Apr 2023

I'm a very small woman, so after I get the ladder in, I can hopefully figure it out.

Do you think if I use deck screws to get it back up, would that work?

Hassin Bin Sober

(26,335 posts)
18. You want larger heads. Deck screws aren't much larger than drywall screws
Tue Apr 18, 2023, 04:38 PM
Apr 2023

But deck screws will work in a pinch. I would replace them all one at time

dweller

(23,649 posts)
16. Do contact your insurance company about it
Tue Apr 18, 2023, 11:55 AM
Apr 2023

They may be able to contact whoever did the ‘re-doing’ work and investigate if someone should be held responsible.
Builders are licensed and bonded for their work .


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Unwind Your Mind

(2,042 posts)
8. I've seen this happen to collectors of heavy dishes
Tue Apr 18, 2023, 10:41 AM
Apr 2023

Fiestaware

I added extra screws to mine

I hope you didn’t lose anything special

 

BlackSkimmer

(51,308 posts)
12. No, that's the odd thing! This cabinet does hold glassware (of course). The noise was unreal.
Tue Apr 18, 2023, 11:17 AM
Apr 2023

Dogs and cats ran for safety!

No cans, no plates, nothing heavy.

The side cabinet connected to it holds vinegar and olive oil.

Extra screws sounds like an idea. I've got a friend over now, as equally incompetent at me, but we will figure out something!

 

BlackSkimmer

(51,308 posts)
13. I know, right?
Tue Apr 18, 2023, 11:20 AM
Apr 2023

At least it happened in the morning!

I guess there's something to be said for that. Gah!

Sneederbunk

(14,297 posts)
10. Due to a recent incident, I would ecourage everyone
Tue Apr 18, 2023, 10:42 AM
Apr 2023

to be sure their dryer vent is clear of accumulated lint.

 

BlackSkimmer

(51,308 posts)
14. Lol, I've got a feeling there's a story there...
Tue Apr 18, 2023, 11:21 AM
Apr 2023

Do tell.

It will help me get through my home emergency!

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