That’s spot on. I’ve had a few properties where the “ugly but effective” solution saved me a ton of headaches. As long as it keeps water away from the...

I’ve got a few rentals, and honestly, I do the basics myself—look for leaks, check valves, run the water, that kind of thing. But after missing a slow...

Honestly, I get the appeal of a hidden spare key, but I’ve seen too many break-ins where that’s the first thing people look for. Even the “clever” spo...

I hear you—old plumbing can be a real wildcard. I’ve had properties where a “quick” fix turned into a full repipe after finding galvanized pipes crumb...

That’s been my experience too. I manage a few rentals and honestly, the chemical fumes from store-bought cleaners linger way longer than I’d like—espe...

I get what you mean about those bamboo covers—nice idea, but they rarely look as good as the promo pics. Still, I’d rather see wood grain than shiny w...

Yeah, I hear you. Sometimes the best “tool” is just noticing when something feels off. I’ve had sensors miss slow leaks too—nothing like a wet sock to...

Same experience here. Got denied once over setback rules—seemed strict at first. But after a quick chat, realized shifting the footprint slightly was ...

Good call on the misspellings—I ran into something similar when I was researching zoning variances for a duplex conversion. Took forever to realize so...

Mine didn't hold up long without reinforcement either. My lab figured out pretty quickly that nudging the panels was enough to pop them loose. Ended u...

Still counts for sure. DIY plumbing is usually straightforward, but I've found that small mistakes can lead to bigger headaches down the line—especial...

I've found the vac attachments do help quite a bit with airborne dust, but honestly, cleanup time still feels about the same. The dust settles less on...

Had a similar issue at one of my properties. A French drain worked pretty well—basically a trench filled with gravel and a perforated pipe to direct w...