Honestly, I'm getting way more questions from homeowners about river levels after we finish a job.

A zip tie saved the day on a slow-draining dishwasher

I was at a job where the dishwasher kept leaving water in the tub. The home owner thought the pump was bad. I listened to it run and the pump sounded okay. I pulled out the filter and it was full of gunk. After cleaning that, I checked the drain hose. With a zip tie, I cleared a small clog that was hiding deeper in. Now it drains fast and quiet. It's funny how often the issue is just a simple blockage. Who needs fancy tools when a zip tie works?

Hot take: A brand asked me to leave out a major flaw in my camp stove review

They sent me their new model to test out before it hit the shelves. During a rainy weekend trip, the ignition switch got wet and stopped working completely. I'm stuck between telling the truth and possibly losing future free gear. Have you ever been in a spot like this with a review?

Fieldwire vs Nektar - Which one for field management?

Getting our 2026 budget sorted and we want to invest in better field management software to reduce rework. We are torn between Fieldwire and Nektar. Has anyone evaluated both of these platforms?