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RE: how often do you actually check your deck for safety?
Yeah, composite decks are definitely easier, but you're right - still gotta keep an eye on them. I flipped a house last year with a composite deck out back. Looked perfect at first glance, but when I did my usual walkthr...
RE: remodeling in a flood-prone area - wish I'd known this sooner
Had pretty much the same experience with a flip I did a couple years back. French drain was basically useless because the soil was heavy clay - water just sat there anyway. Finally installed a sump pump, and yeah, cost w...
RE: finally got around to insulating the attic, and wow, what a difference
Draft stoppers can help, but they're more of a quick fix than anything. Had a similar issue in a house I flipped last year - attic insulation made a huge difference upstairs, but downstairs still felt chilly. Ended up re...