Spotting Wear and Tear: My Quick Routine I get where both of you are coming from—there’s always that tug-of-war between getting things done fast and ...

I get where you’re coming from with the metal mesh—plastic guards are basically a squirrel buffet in my experience too. But, I’d actually push back a ...

I hear you on the paperwork chaos. What’s worked for me is setting up a shared cloud folder (I use Google Drive, but Dropbox works too) with subfolder...

That’s been my experience too. Even with regular cleaning, once that chalky layer appears, it’s pretty much there for good. I’ve managed a few propert...

That’s exactly what tipped the scales for me a couple years back. We had a rehab on a 1920s duplex with one of those crazy steep roofs. The crew was c...

Yeah, “lifetime” warranties always crack me up—my last place had “lifetime” shingles that started curling at year 12. Down here in the Gulf, I’ve foun...

That “cosmetic only” clause is the bane of my existence. I’ve seen it catch people off guard more than once. Here’s what I usually do: first, snap a t...

Those weird screws are the bane of my existence, honestly. I ran into the same thing with a smart thermostat last year—needed to pop the cover off to ...

That rubber smell is something else—had a tenant once who swore their car was melting in the garage after we put in new mats. Took weeks of airing out...

I’ve actually managed a few buildings where we tried foam gutter inserts—mixed bag, honestly. They’re super easy to install (just cut to size and wedg...

Haha, same here... I once used double-sided tape to keep screws organized—worked surprisingly well until my cat decided it was a new toy. Lesson learn...

I've seen similar issues with leaf filters at properties I manage. They're decent for larger leaves, but those tiny pine needles are sneaky little thi...

You're spot on about the shingles—I've noticed similar issues cropping up more frequently lately. Even when insulation and ventilation are dialed in p...