Honestly, this is why I tell people to never trust the HOA’s “official” word unless you see it in writing. I’ve flipped a few houses in HOA neighborho...

I get the hesitation on smart locks—honestly, I’m right there with you. There’s something about trusting a little motor and a WiFi signal with the fro...

Nailed it. Anyone who claims a plumbing job is a “quick fix” either hasn’t done one or is lying to themselves. I’ve flipped enough houses to know that...

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I think people overdo the “pad the budget for surprises” thing sometimes. Yeah, old houses can throw cur...

Title: Hardwired Lights Aren’t Always the Best Move I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I think people overrate hardwired everything. Sur...

I've flipped a few houses and honestly, water-based poly has saved my sanity more times than I can count. Oil-based might give you that richer color, ...

My dog ignored mint completely, but rosemary actually seemed to put him off...might depend on the dog or how stubborn they are. Honestly, fencing's pr...

Haha, been there too—except replace pajamas with slippers and a flashlight clenched between my teeth. Good times. Anyway, French drains are solid advi...

Yeah, that's exactly what I've been doing in my flips lately. Mechanical locks are great for reliability, but tenants losing codes or needing emergenc...

I get your point about clear access, but honestly, I think inspectors are used to seeing a bit of chaos—they're not expecting HGTV perfection. I've fl...

Gotta push back a bit on the DIY plumbing skepticism here. Sure, gas lines are a no-go zone—fully agree there—but plumbing basics aren't rocket scienc...

Fair point about untreated driftwood—I’ve used it plenty in staging homes, never had bug issues either. But stability is key, especially if you're sel...

I get your point, but honestly, I think we're overstating how "weird" it is to modernize these old houses. Every generation puts their own spin on thi...