That’s the part that gets me every time—spent half a day pulling out old square nails from some barn siding once, and still managed to miss a couple. ...
That’s the golden rule, honestly. I’ve worked on a lot of bathroom renos, and the folks who actually use their vent fan—or have a window they’ll open—...
Good point about checking behind appliances, but honestly, the straps themselves aren't always as reliable as they seem. I once worked on a remodel af...
Totally get the appeal of keypads, especially after my own late-night lockout fiasco a couple years back. Picture this: it's pouring rain, I'm exhaust...
Interesting experience, but I wouldn't completely rule out wood near wet areas. Did a remodel last year where we used teak near the shower—not reclaim...
I was skeptical about corner trowels at first—thought it was just another gimmicky tool to clutter my toolbox. But a couple years ago, I was doing a b...
Yeah, railings are notorious for loosening up over time, even with professional installs. I usually recommend clients do a quick once-over every few m...
I've noticed the vinegar thing too—works great at first, but yeah, it can dull things down after a while. The olive oil trick sounds interesting... mi...
Had a similar experience a couple years back when I was remodeling a client's kitchen. Inspector flagged the electrical setup, insisting it wasn't up ...
I've found misting to be a bit overrated myself. Sure, it feels good in the moment, but honestly, the humidity boost is so short-lived it's barely wor...
I've done the in-person thing a couple times, and honestly, it's hit or miss. One time I went down there thinking it'd clear things up faster, but end...
Haha, snake plants are practically indestructible. I once had a client who left theirs boxed up in a dark garage for almost two months during a remode...
PVC can definitely work, but I'd be cautious about durability if you're planning to hang anything substantial from it. A few years back, I helped a fr...
I hear you on the skepticism. Had a client once with a similar historic home—beautiful place, nightmare basement. We tried everything from regrading t...
That's pretty much my go-to as well. Learned it the hard way after one particularly dusty nightmare job... Another thing that helps is using a drywall...