Had a client once who swore by keypad locks, then called me in a panic when the battery died in the middle of winter—door wouldn’t budge, and backup k...

I get the urge to DIY—most leaks are easy enough to spot if you’re paying attention. But honestly, some of the worst stuff I’ve seen is what’s hidden ...

Title: Home Plumbing Checkups: DIY Checklist or Pro Inspection? Honestly, by the time you spot green fuzz, you’re probably already dealing with cor...

Title: Home Plumbing Checkups: DIY Checklist Or Pro Inspection? I get where you’re coming from, but I don’t always buy that it’s automatically chea...

Natural Cleaners Vs Store-Bought Stuff For Appliances I hear you on the vinegar streaks—happens to me if I get sidetracked, too. I’ve tried a bunch o...

Drafts are the worst, especially in old builds. I worked on a 1940s guest cottage last year—client wanted to keep the original windows for “character,...

Yeah, I hear you on the backup plan. I’ve seen motion sensors go haywire—one client’s cat kept triggering the hallway lights at 3am. Honestly, I still...

Can’t blame you there. I’ve seen way too many folks hang onto old locks for the “character,” but after the third time you’re stuck outside, it’s just ...

Totally get this. I used to lose sleep over tiny paint drips or a slightly uneven tile, but honestly, most people never see it. My “rule” is if you ca...

That’s honestly the story with clay soil—water just has nowhere to go. I’ve seen plenty of folks try the pump and hose trick, but yeah, unless you’ve ...

That’s a solid point. I see people get stuck in “fix everything first” mode all the time, and their homes never feel lived-in. Honestly, swapping out ...

That's an interesting take, but from my experience, redundancy can sometimes give a false sense of security. I've seen cases where extra reinforcement...

I've tried the steam method a couple of times myself, and yeah, it definitely helps loosen things up. But honestly, I've found it depends a lot on how...