French drains have definitely helped in a few properties I manage, but honestly, they’re not a miracle fix—especially if the surrounding grade isn’t r...

I’ve noticed the same thing over the years—reds and blues just don’t hold up, especially on cars that sit outside all day. I had a tenant with a brigh...

Green roofs are definitely appealing, especially from an energy management standpoint. I’ve overseen a few installations on commercial buildings, and ...

Had a scan done on a 60s duplex last winter—honestly, the amount of heat loss around the old skylight was wild. The tenants kept cranking the heat and...

That’s pretty much how I look at it too. I’ve managed a bunch of properties—some with drip edge, some without—and honestly, the ones without usually j...

I’ve managed a few properties with metal trim, and honestly, prep work makes or breaks it. I’ve seen cheap coatings last surprisingly well if the surf...

Yeah, I’ve run into the same thing managing properties around Dallas. Tried to negotiate for a flat deductible on wind/hail once, but the carriers wou...

You’re not kidding about old houses and their “unique” attic layouts. I’ve managed a handful of properties built before 1950, and I swear, no two atti...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had the opposite experience with sealants—at least when they’re applied right and checked regularly....

I’m right there with you on the headaches from delays and shifting labor. We’ve had projects where material pricing changed mid-permit, and it’s a nig...

Definitely agree on stainless steel being the better choice near saltwater. I've managed properties right on the coast, and copper flashing tends to d...