I’ve been there—after years of dealing with tenant kitchen clogs, I’ve learned a few things the hard way. Enzyme cleaners are like putting a band-aid ...

That’s the thing—by the time you notice, the damage is done. I’ve found it’s worth doing a quick crawlspace check every few months, especially before ...

That’s the trick, isn’t it? If only we had x-ray vision for drywall. I’d add—don’t forget to check around the base of toilets and tubs too. Had a tena...

Honestly, I was in the same boat—kept patching copper way longer than I should’ve. Here’s how I look at it now: if you’re dealing with more than one l...

I hear you on the squirrel nests—last fall I pulled out half a bird’s nest and some weird black sludge from my downspout. Rainwater’s not always “dead...

I hear you on the ancient shutoff valves—had one snap off in my hand once, and that was a nightmare. Here’s my usual approach: I always check the age ...