Totally agree. Every time I’ve tried to just do surface stuff, I regret it later. Last time I skipped opening a wall, the next owner found a slow leak...

Yeah, I’m with you—there’s a line between “good enough” and “needs fixing.” I used to sweat the tiny stuff too, but after flipping a few houses, you r...

Baking Stones Actually Help I’ve got a 50s O’Keefe & Merritt that’s just as quirky—those old ovens are stubborn. Baking stones or even unglazed q...

Yeah, those crystals are pretty much useless in my experience too. I tried them once in a rental and they just made a mess—didn’t help with the damp a...

I’ve tried those combo lockboxes, and honestly, they’re not exactly subtle. The first time I installed one, my neighbor asked if I was running an Airb...

I've always stuck with knives myself, but corners do drive me nuts sometimes. Is there a specific brand of corner trowel you'd recommend, or are they ...

Yeah, inspection cams are lifesavers—found some sketchy plumbing myself. Anchor bolts and reinforced cripple walls usually do the trick... shear walls...

I've honestly found that switching to fiberglass doors solves most of these swelling headaches. Wood looks great, sure, but it's always sensitive to h...

Yeah, silicone spray's my go-to as well, especially for exterior locks. Had beeswax freeze up on me once—total nightmare when you're already running l...