Metal critter guards are a lifesaver if you’ve got a squirrel mafia in the neighborhood. I’ve seen them hold up better than rubber or lead, but you do...

That’s the nightmare, right? But honestly, I’ve seen just as many mats get fried after a rough winter. Snowplows and extension cords don’t mix... Ask ...

Yeah, I’ve actually found some pretty gnarly stuff during those “just in case” checks. One time I spotted a squirrel nest wedged behind an HVAC unit—t...

Man, I hear you on the pine needle situation. I used to tell folks gutter guards were the magic fix, but after cleaning out a few “needle blankets” my...

Had a homeowner once who thought snapping pics of their roof work was overkill—until their insurance wanted proof of deck nailing after a storm. Dug u...

Overflow drains are like the seatbelt you hope you never need, but man, when you do... I’ve seen too many flat roofs turn into rooftop swimming pools ...

Man, you nailed it—owning a house is like being in a never-ending science fair, except you’re the only judge and nobody’s handing out ribbons. I’ve se...

Had a guy send me a report once that just said “green growth observed” with a photo so zoomed out you’d think it was a Google Earth shot. I get wantin...

Ain’t that the truth. I’ve had welds go from perfect to “what the heck happened here?” just by moving ten feet over. I’ll admit, I used to think my ha...

Yeah, compost is definitely the way to go—sand can be a real gamble. A buddy of mine did something similar, thinking he'd loosen up his clay-heavy yar...

Fiberglass shingles are decent, sure, but honestly, I've seen coastal UV chew through them faster than you'd think. Friend of mine down in Florida had...