I hear you on the “temporary” fixes—my last place had a leak “fixed” with a bread bag twist tie. I’m always torn between trying to DIY and just callin...

Makes sense, sometimes inspectors rush through things. Did the second guy use a different method or tool to spot it, or was it just patience and atten...

I've definitely been caught in that DIY trap before—thought a quick fix would save money, then ended up spending way more on tools and multiple hardwa...