That’s a good point—tech can catch stuff we’d never spot. I’m curious, though: have you ever found anything major with the camera that you wouldn’t ha...

Totally get the concern about glass looking out of place with older brick. Honestly, I’ve seen it work when you keep the framing minimal and let the b...

Painter’s tape helps a bit, but I find it can actually pull up some of the wax or paint if you’re not super careful. Sometimes I just use a putty knif...

Bumping Out Isn’t Always The Riskier Move I get why building up seems safer—less new foundation, right? But honestly, I’ve seen plenty of second-stor...

I hear you on the root issue—those things find their way into everything, especially if you’ve got thirsty trees nearby. But I’ve actually had better ...