Countertop kits can be hit or miss, honestly. I’ve used them in a couple of flips—sometimes they hold up, sometimes they start to peel if tenants get ...

ZERO-VOC PAINT LABELS ARE KIND OF MISLEADING - “Zero” is almost never actually zero. Usually means under 5 g/L, like you said. - Tinted paint? Yeah, ...

I hear you on the lockbox—those things are lifesavers, even if they’re not exactly Fort Knox. I’ve had tenants accidentally lock themselves out too, s...

Honestly, I’ve tried those moisture packets—like DampRid and the silica gel ones. They help a bit, but if you’ve got a real humidity problem, they’re ...

Totally agree on the dyed mulch—tried the black stuff once thinking it'd look sleek and modern around my patio. Big mistake. After a few rains, it loo...

Good insights here, especially about prep work. A couple quick thoughts from my experience: - Totally agree on prep—skimping there always comes back ...

Agree with you there—inspectors are people too, and a straightforward approach usually helps. A couple extra thoughts from my own experience: - Defin...

Good points overall, though I have a slightly different take based on my own experience: - Did the plant-from-seed thing myself last year after deali...

Totally agree—cutting a small hole is usually quicker. Plus, thermal cameras can sometimes mislead if you're not experienced. I've had better luck jus...