Metal mesh and heavy-duty caulk is definitely the way to go. Cayenne pepper seems more like a temporary fix—animals adapt pretty quickly, and you're r...

Couldn't agree more about attic venting—it's one of those hidden details that can bite you later. I've inspected plenty of homes where folks installed...

That's exactly what I've noticed during inspections too. I once had a homeowner convinced their roof was failing because of all the gritty residue aft...