Yeah, wood rot can definitely sneak up on you. I usually give my decks a good once-over every season change—spring and fall mostly. It's quick and eas...

Totally agree about the sconces—lighting really does make or break an outdoor space. I started with smart bulbs too, mostly because I wasn't sure how ...

Haha, inspectors can definitely keep us guessing sometimes. You're spot on, though—it's the major safety stuff that's key. I once had a kitchen half g...

Totally agree about deductions—they've saved me big-time on a few flips. Rebates are nice upfront, but deductions really shine when you're scaling pro...

Insulation can definitely help, but it's not a magic bullet. I flipped a condo last year where the previous owner had installed pricey soundproof insu...

We had a similar issue with a house we flipped last year—cracks, uneven floors, the whole nine yards. Underpinning is definitely one solution, but it'...