That’s the story with older houses, right? I picked up a duplex from the 30s last year, figured I’d knock out the insulation in a few days and move on...

You’re spot on about the struggle for that golden-hour vibe—most LEDs just don’t have it, no matter how much you pay. I’ve layered uplighting behind c...

I get the “bare bones bunker” appeal, but I’m always tempted to turn any space into something a little more inviting. Had one property with a tornado ...

Yeah, oil’s definitely the move for rentals. I used to obsess over that shiny finish, but tenants just aren’t as careful. Oil hides a lot and touch-up...

Definitely agree about talking openly with inspectors—sometimes they're more flexible than you'd think. When we renovated an older duplex, the inspect...

I've been using electronic locks on my rentals for a while now, and honestly, tenants seem to love them. No more lost keys drama, and I can switch cod...

I jumped into smart tech pretty enthusiastically at first—smart locks, lights, thermostat, the whole thing. But honestly, the best decision was scalin...

Totally with you on the door gap thing—didn't realize how much difference it made until I renovated an older property. Another small trick I've found ...

Totally agree about hydrangeas—they're helpful but not miracle workers. I had a similar issue at one of my properties, and honestly, the compost-sand ...

Totally agree with this. Did a reno last year where we focused heavily on sealing gaps around windows and doors—made a huge difference, especially for...

Been there myself—sometimes simpler really is better. I've found sticking to standard fittings and brands saves headaches later. DIY is great, but kno...

Learned the hard way about those sneaky outlet leaks... renovated an older property last year and was shocked how much draftier rooms felt before seal...

Haha, I had a similar issue with my sprinklers—one morning I woke up to find them watering the lawn in the middle of a rainstorm. Felt like my house w...