I’ve had insurance reps ask for everything from the original permit to the last shingle invoice—no joke. One time, I had to dig up a 12-year-old inspe...

Mesh guards are decent, but I’ve found they’re not a total fix—especially with pine needles. What’s worked for me is a combo approach: mesh guards on ...

Stainless is definitely less hassle over the long run, but it’s not totally bulletproof either—especially in salty air. I’ve managed a few properties ...

Those shaded roofs really are moss magnets—totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve managed a few properties with similar issues, and honestly, zinc...

I hear you on the “work with what you’ve got” front. I manage a bunch of older properties and, honestly, sometimes you’re just patching things up to g...

I’ve seen way too many folks ignore a small stain, only to find out months later it’s been leaking for ages. What’s worked for me is a yearly walk-thr...

I’ve run into that stale air issue in a couple of our newer units. One place had all the right insulation, but they’d skipped an HRV system—just relie...

Had a similar experience with those attic covers—didn’t expect much, but it actually helped keep the upstairs landing warmer. One thing I’ve noticed i...

Reflective tarps are one of those things that sound great in theory, but in practice... mixed bag. I’ve tried them a couple times on bigger jobs where...

That’s the thing—people think stainless is invincible, but I’ve seen plenty of railings with pitting and brown streaks after a couple seasons. Doesn’t...

Yep, flashing is definitely one of those sneaky culprits that can fool you into thinking everything's fine. I've seen this happen more times than I ca...

Yeah, warranty fine print can definitely trip people up—seen it happen plenty of times myself. One thing I've noticed, though, is that companies often...