23h ago
inWas fitting a new threshold and sliced right through the alarm's door contact wire. Total dumb move, but now I always look for those thin cables before I cut anything.
Last year I was patching drywall and my screw nicked a Romex line for an outlet. The spark scared me half to death and tripped the breaker. Ever since then I keep a voltage tester and a good non-contact sensor in my tool belt. It's not just about finding studs anymore, you gotta hunt for all the hidden stuff before any cut or drill.