Galvanized pipes are like that one uncle at Thanksgiving—looks fine until you realize he’s leaking all over the place. I’ve seen folks patch a spot, o...

I hear you on the spot testing—seen more than a few “racing stripes” on floors from folks skipping that step. But I gotta say, I’ve had some clients s...

That made me laugh—been there, done that, still finding denim fuzz in my truck. I once had an inspector ask if my cellulose insulation was “just shred...

Title: Microfiber Mayhem and the Great Lemon Juice Experiment Man, you nailed it with the microfiber cloths—those things are like the Swiss Army kniv...

That’s the story of every stud finder I’ve owned—those things are basically haunted when it comes to lath and plaster. I’ll throw in a curveball: I ac...

I've actually found that insulation alone doesn't solve the moisture issue—it's more about airflow. Had a client swear by insulation upgrades, but wit...

Haha, reading this brings back memories of the time I got denied because my deck railing was literally half an inch too short. HALF AN INCH. I swear, ...

Totally agree about the hardy plants. I learned this the hard way after enthusiastically planting delicate flowers one spring—only to watch them withe...

Haha, your post gave me flashbacks—old pipes behind plaster walls are basically plumbing's version of Russian roulette. I've been remodeling houses fo...

Haha, couldn't agree more. Reminds me of a client who called me in a panic after their smart lock decided to update firmware mid-day and locked them o...