I get the appeal of the dye test, but I’ve always been a little wary of pouring chemicals—even the supposedly “safe” ones—into the yard. There’s just ...

- Been there, and it’s always the stuff you can’t see that causes the headaches. - I’d add: check for cracks in the basement walls or floor, too. Even...

- Totally agree that water damage sneaks up on you. Had a pipe burst in my laundry room last winter—thought I caught it quick, but the water still got...

- Cutting big roots can definitely risk the tree's health, especially on older trees. If the root's thicker than your wrist, I try to avoid it at all ...