I've tried infrared thermometers too, and yeah, they're decent enough. But honestly, after a while, I just started relying more on feel and visual cue...

Yeah, plumbing and electrical are definitely top of my "deal with it now" list. Learned that the hard way when I ignored a flickering kitchen light—fi...

- Twice a year sounds good on paper, but honestly, I've found that waiting till late fall can be risky—especially if we get an early freeze. - Learned...

Yeah, copper's nice but way outta my budget. Stainless steel's been solid for me too—holds up great near the ocean. And ventilation... learned that on...

- Tried reflective paint on my roof last summer, noticed a slight improvement—maybe shaved off a few bucks. - Honestly, better attic insulation and bl...