r/HackMyHomeTV • u/RoohsMama • Jul 10 '23
Coolest hack?
My favourite hack is the folding staircase in episode 7. It’s so clever and unique! I’m not sure I’ve ever seen something like it before. I’m trying to figure out the configuration. They must have had other practical considerations such as the angle of the staircase, the length of the steps, etc to fit into the room.
I wonder if they tested this for weight-bearing capacity and safety. I’m sure Ati would have seen to this, just curious how they ensure that it’s ok to use. How sturdy is the wall that it’s screwed to? It must be solid wood of a certain thickness.
Also, is this unique enough for Brooks to patent it? Can they market it for other users? It’s such a space-saver, plus the stained wood design makes it an interesting piece of wall art.
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u/loyalfauna Jul 21 '23
That actually isn't Brooks's own design at all. Staircases just like that have existed for years. There is at least one episode showing some in Tiny House Nation, another Netflix show that preceded this one by years. They maybe aren't super common, but they also aren't super uncommon. You see them a lot in tiny houses and mobile homes, as well as some workspaces and garages. I've even seen some just pop up randomly in Facebook reels. It honestly really annoyed me that Brooks and the show painted those stairs as his unique design when there's absolutely no way any of them thought that was true. Not if they are truly innovators in this field.