Honestly, I’m gonna push back a bit on the “hand auger’s my go-to for anything past the trap.” I’ve had way better luck with a wet/dry vac for tough c...

- That’s the thing—water damage hides way too well. - I always check under sinks, behind toilets, and around the water heater for any signs of moistur...

- Tracked my bills after swapping to a “high-efficiency” washer—honestly, not a huge difference. - Water usage dropped a bit, but the cycles take fo...

Tried it once—regret it. They’ll drag you through paperwork hell and still say no half the time. If you’re dealing with old wiring or pipes, just plan...

Composites are a mixed bag, but I’ve had better luck than you with the newer capped stuff—maybe it’s a brand thing or just local weather quirks. The s...

Yeah, I’ve been burned by “extra” framing more than once. Here’s what I’ve picked up: - If it looks random but it’s old, there’s probably a reason it...

Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve lost entire weekends chasing “deals” that ended up being more hassle than they were worth. Here’s my take: ...

- Every single project, I swear, there’s a “gotcha” moment. Last time I opened up a wall, found a squirrel’s stash of acorns and a mystery pipe that w...