- Been there. When I’m working outside in winter, I usually keep two pairs—one thin for fiddly stuff, one thick for when I’m just hauling or waiting. ...

Not sure I’m sold on the aluminum tags for everything. They’re tough, yeah, but in tight spots or where there’s a lot of condensation, I’ve seen them ...

- Seen the same thing with willows and poplars. Their roots just hunt for moisture like they're on a mission. - Had a job last year where a maple root...

- Agreed, pulling up the floor early saves a ton of headache later. - I’ve seen folks skip the screwdriver test and regret it—soft spots can be snea...

Hydro jetting on old clay is always a gamble—seen too many pipes fail because someone got impatient with the pressure. Copper sulfate’s hit or miss fo...

You nailed it with the soggy patches—had a job last fall where the only clue was a weirdly green patch of grass. No smell, no alarm, just that. Turned...

I get where you’re coming from—less tech usually means less to go wrong, and I’ve seen plenty of “smart” gadgets fail at the worst possible time. But ...

Nailed it. Here’s what I’ve seen: - Sensors are great, but your nose and eyes catch stuff they miss. - If you see bubbling paint or feel soft spots, ...