ROOT BARRIERS AREN’T ALWAYS THE ANSWER I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen root barriers fail more than once, especially if they’re not i...

PLUMBER ON SPEED DIAL VS. PLUMBING APPS—WHAT'S YOUR GO-TO? You’re spot on about tenants and shutoff labels—most folks freeze up when there’s water ev...

You're right about galvanized—once they start leaking, it's usually just the beginning. PEX is a solid upgrade, especially in older houses. Just make ...

Couldn't agree more. I've lost count of how many times I've had to break the bad news about mold or rot behind walls because someone overlooked insula...

Exactly right. I've seen this issue more times than I can count. One thing I'd add is to make sure the duct run is as short and straight as possible. ...

Good points on placement and calibration—seen plenty of folks install these sensors poorly and then complain they're unreliable. Condensation's a comm...

Definitely agree with checking the mounting ring first. Another common issue I've run into is debris or small objects getting wedged between the blade...