Heh, I’ve seen my fair share of “Swiss cheese” decks too. One winter, a tenant called me in a panic because their mat had basically migrated halfway d...

I’ve seen a lot of roofs come and go over the years, and honestly, it’s wild how much difference a little extra attention can make. I manage a few pro...

I hear you on the recycled-fiber stuff curling up—had a similar experience on a fourplex in San Antonio. But I actually had better luck with it on a s...

I’ve actually had a few places where vapor barriers made things worse, oddly enough. One attic in particular—old house, lots of weird nooks—ended up t...

That’s the truth. I manage a few buildings right on the coast, and I swear, salt air is like a ninja—gets into places you wouldn’t even think to check...