diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/dresser.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/dresser.dm
index acc6041581f..d4d0e92e546 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/dresser.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/dresser.dm
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@
 		anchored = FALSE
 	else
 		if(!isfloorturf(loc))
-			user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>A floor must be present to secure [src]!</span>")
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>A floor must be present to secure [src]!</span>")
 			return
 		WRENCH_ANCHOR_MESSAGE
 		anchored = TRUE
diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/fermenting_barrel.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/fermenting_barrel.dm
index aff7d389ffe..d2a7f79cc2d 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/fermenting_barrel.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/fermenting_barrel.dm
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@
 		anchored = FALSE
 	else
 		if(!isfloorturf(loc))
-			user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>A floor must be present to secure [src]!</span>")
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>A floor must be present to secure [src]!</span>")
 			return
 		WRENCH_ANCHOR_MESSAGE
 		anchored = TRUE