That’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? I’ve tried mesh screens and those foam inserts, but honestly, they all seem to just change what kind of ...

Couldn’t agree more—when you’re managing properties, “set it and forget it” is gold. I’ve had tenants call me about WiFi-connected ovens that just sto...

Mounting the panels higher up actually does help, at least in my experience. I’ve got a couple of rentals where we put the solar panels on top of the ...

Man, I hear you on the “mystery disappearances.” I’ve had contractors vanish mid-reno and then act like nothing happened when they finally show up. Ev...

Leaving a spare with a neighbor can work, but it really depends on how well you know and trust them. I’ve done it for a couple of my rentals, but only...

Ever had a situation where the digital model actually saved you from a big mistake, though? I get the value of walking the site, but sometimes those 3...

PLUMBING CHECK-UP DILEMMA: DIY OR HIRE A PRO? I get where you’re coming from, but I think there’s a middle ground that gets overlooked. I’ve got a ha...

Funny how we always think “nah, I’ll never need more power out there” until the projects start piling up. I ran into the same thing at one of my renta...

I hear you on the lightweight mud—seems like it never quite does what the label promises. I’ve found myself doing more layers than I’d like, just to g...