The tint thing tripped me up too—found out the hard way when I tried to get a bold navy for a rental unit. The “eco” label basically went out the wind...

Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought I hear you on the vinegar and baking soda front. I’ve got a few rentals that are basically time c...

Had a similar experience—green board seemed like a no-brainer for a quick flip, but I ended up with some bubbling behind the tile after just a year. L...

Had a similar experience with glass at one of my rentals—looked amazing for about two weeks, then the combo of sprinklers and wind just wrecked it. Te...

Title: How Much Did Your Bathroom Remodel Run You (Roughly)? Drywall dust is relentless, isn’t it? I’ve done a handful of bathroom remodels over the ...

Backyard guest houses are a whole different beast compared to paint colors or tile. I get the idea of holding off on the “nice to haves,” but I’ve lea...

I hear you on the “quick fix” just kicking the can down the road. I used to just wrap everything in plastic bags and call it a day, but after a couple...

I hear you on the plaster—last time I tried patching, it looked like a topographical map until I finally caved and hired someone to smooth it out. In ...