Tried the smart bulbs in my last kitchen flip—honestly, they were fun for about a week. After that, I just wanted to hit a switch and move on. Ended u...

Yeah, I picked up one of those USB endoscopes off Amazon a while back. It’s kind of fiddly, but for the price, not bad at all. Caught a pinhole leak b...

Been there, done that—more times than I care to admit. Last year, I tried to “fix” a leaky toilet in a 1920s bungalow I was flipping. Figured it just ...

I’ve painted cords in my last kitchen, right along the backsplash. Honestly, it worked better than I expected—especially with that weird 50s tile. It ...

Had to laugh at the “set-and-forget” bit—totally nailed it. I’ve flipped a few places with both types and, honestly, glass is a nightmare if you’ve go...

I've noticed the same thing, actually. We flip houses pretty regularly and install these keypads all the time. One trick we've started using is rotati...

I get the energy efficiency angle, but honestly, newer doesn't always mean better in my experience. Had a place with an HVAC pushing 22 years, never g...

Gotta admit, never thought about dry wax for locks—I usually save that stuff for bike chains. But now that you mention it, makes total sense. Silicone...

Twice a year sounds pretty reasonable to me too, honestly. I've flipped a few houses, and you'd be amazed at some of the decks I've come across—looked...

I hear you on the leveling compound—been there, done that. My first flip I went all-out thinking I'd be fancy and "do it right." Ended up covered in t...

Personal recommendations have usually been my go-to, but honestly, this last one was pure luck. Saw his truck parked at a neighbor's place, chatted br...