Water alarms are actually one of those gadgets I thought would be a waste, but after a small leak went undetected in a rental, I put a couple in the b...
I’ve had the same debate with a few contractors—foam vs cement board vs green board. From an investment angle, I’m always weighing cost, labor, and lo...
That bit about the code book reading like “ancient riddles” made me laugh—so true. Have you ever run into a situation where two inspectors gave you to...
I totally get where you’re coming from about the wiring headaches—old houses can be full of surprises. I’ve run into that “no neutral wire” issue more...
I’ve run into that same dilemma with a couple of my rentals—trying to balance “rustic charm” with what tenants will actually live with. One time I tho...
That’s a smart move making it more comfortable—honestly, I think people underestimate how much that matters if you’re stuck in there for hours. The LE...
I hear you—tech loves to act up when there’s an audience. Have you tried those paintable cord covers? They’re not perfect, but with a little sanding b...
Yeah, cities can definitely get hung up on the weirdest details sometimes. Had a similar run-in a couple years back—was renovating an older duplex and...
Good call on the calendar reminders—I might have to borrow that idea. Curious though, do you keep any backup lighting that's rechargeable or solar-pow...
Haha, true... but have you tried visiting open houses or showrooms? I've found seeing flooring or appliances in real-life settings helps a ton. Not pe...
Powder coating is definitely a solid idea—I've done that with an old metal patio set and it held up surprisingly well, even through some rough winters...
Haha, your cat sounds hilarious—mine does something similar, but with citrus scents. I once tried a lemon-based cleaner thinking it'd deter her from s...
Haha, marshmallow explosion... been there myself. Isn't it funny how one tiny missed spot can cause such a headache? Glad you got it sorted though. Di...
Totally agree with this. Have you noticed if your mesh setup improved connectivity for smart home devices too? I've found that older houses sometimes ...
Yeah, totally agree—pivoting can be a lifesaver sometimes. But have you checked if there's a middle ground between your original plan and what the per...