That’s the kicker, isn’t it? I’ve had insurance companies try to wriggle out of paying for “preventable” stuff more than once. One adjuster told me fl...

I hear you on the high loop—I've got a few rentals and that's what most tenants end up with, just because it's less hassle. Air gaps are great in theo...

I hear you on the maintenance vs. more gadgets debate. I’ve had tenants swear that softeners are a must, but honestly, half the time it’s just another...

SEPTIC SYSTEM NIGHTMARES: DID YOU KNOW THIS? The number of times I’ve crawled under a house and wondered if I was about to discover a portal to anoth...

I hear you about the maples—they’re like the ninjas of the tree world, always finding a way. I’ve used those plastic barriers too, and while they work...

SEPTIC SYSTEM NIGHTMARES: DID YOU KNOW THIS? Couldn’t agree more—roots are like the in-laws of the plant world, always showing up where they’re not i...