$13k for a “small” bathroom—yep, that sounds about right. Every time I budget for “just a facelift,” I end up discovering 1950s plumbing that looks l...

- Lighting in a basement is like seasoning in cooking—too little and it’s bland, too much and you’re basically at the dentist’s office. I’ve walked in...

Locked Out? Been There... - Had a tenant once who swore by his “unpickable” lock, but the door frame was so weak you could’ve kicked it in with slipp...

- Been there, done that—crawling around in attics is basically my cardio at this point. - Wrapped up one of my rentals like a burrito last winter. I...

Tried pine bark fines myself—here's what I noticed: - Initially, drainage was awesome. Plants seemed happier, neighbors seemed jealous (bonus points)...

- Honestly, appealing can be a bit like playing permit roulette—sometimes you win, sometimes you're stuck explaining your fence height to someone who ...

Totally agree—keypads have saved me more times than I care to admit. A few thoughts from my own mishaps: - Batteries dying at the worst possible mome...

Haha, this is spot-on. Toe-kick lighting is seriously underrated. A few thoughts from someone who's seen way too many kitchens (and stubbed way too ma...

- Bosch is a lifesaver, seriously. Mine's so quiet I sometimes open it mid-cycle by accident—oops. - GE ovens can be quirky, agreed. Recalibration wor...

Haha, drum solo is spot-on. Had one on a rental property once, and tenants joked they didn't need Spotify during storms. But seriously, you're right a...