I’ve yet to find a truly reusable glove that stands up to solvents like paint thinner for long. Even the heavy-duty butyl ones eventually get tacky or...

That rainbow discoloration after vinegar soaks can actually be more than just a cosmetic issue, depending on the fixture’s finish. Some of the newer “...

That’s spot on. I’ve seen more membrane damage from well-meaning owners than from actual storms. Once had a client who checked his flat roof every wee...

Letting a little algae slide is pretty common, but I’d be careful about ignoring it long-term—especially on Atlas shingles where the warranty can get ...

You’re spot on about the collateral damage from copper. I’ve run into similar situations—especially where folks have invested a lot in landscaping rig...

That drone request is getting more common lately, but it’s a bit much to expect everyone to have one sitting in the garage. I’ve run into a few client...

That’s a solid point about not just trusting the “pros” blindly. I’ve seen it too—jobs that look finished at first glance, but then you get up there a...

I’ve walked into plenty of homes where the bathroom fans are vented straight into the attic—brand new builds, too. It’s wild how often that gets misse...

I see this all the time—folks think a quick look is just busywork, but honestly, those routine visual checks catch more than people expect. Flashlight...

I get where you’re coming from. I’ve seen a lot of rain chains—both cup and link styles—on inspections, and in my experience, they’re mostly about loo...

That venting issue comes up more than folks realize—once everything’s sealed up, it’s a pain to retrofit. I’ve seen a lot of attic moisture problems j...

I’ve seen the same thing over and over. Had a client swap to Malarkey’s lightest shingle hoping for a big drop in attic temps, but with their old batt...

I've run into similar issues myself. Last year, I tested a drone with a high-end thermal camera setup—great for moisture detection, but still struggle...

This is spot-on advice. A few years back, I inspected a home where the owner had significant water damage from a burst pipe. The insurer initially den...

Good points there—galvanized usually does the trick, but I've seen plenty of decks where folks skimped on coating quality and ended up with rust strea...