ticcyyy had writtenFour Ways House's Cane Clatters, And One Way It Doesn't which should have completely eliminated the "clattering cane" cliche' from Housefic in general and Housesmut in particular, but didn't as per my previous posting.
I suggest having a re-read if you've seen it before and definitely reading it if you haven't, just in case you are ever tempted to use that particular expression. Even if you would never do such a thing, it's fucking hilarious and should be read just for that reason.