Couldn't agree more with this. I've inspected countless homes where DIY roof repairs ended up causing more headaches than they solved. Roofing nails a...

Lumber crayons are decent, but honestly, I've found soapstone markers even better for roof inspections. They're tough enough to handle rough shingles ...

Totally agree with this. Last summer, I inspected a house where the homeowner had DIY'd some roof repairs using adjustable feet on his scaffolding. It...

Totally agree with this. Ducting and roof vents seem simple on paper, but they're notoriously sneaky. You'd be surprised how easily moisture finds its...

Exactly. I've inspected plenty of homes where the owners went with the highest bidder, assuming price guaranteed quality, only to find some pretty gla...

That's a solid trick—chalk powder's definitely handy. Another one I've had luck with, especially in tighter spots, is laying down strips of paper towe...

Good reminder here. I once had a similar issue—picked up some discounted trim pieces thinking the scratches wouldn't matter, but turns out one of them...