Honestly, I’m with you on this. For minor stuff like a flower bed or a short fence well away from the property line, paying for a full survey feels li...

I went even cheaper—just grabbed a dollar-store candle and watched the flame flicker. Not as precise as your smoke pencil, but it got the job done wit...

Yeah, insurers definitely love their blanket rules—probably easier for them, but not always practical for us. Had a similar issue with a wood stove in...

Been there myself. Thought I was saving cash skipping detailed airflow planning—ended up paying double later to fix mold issues. Lesson learned: venti...