I've made more stupid mistakes than any other home inspector on the planet. At least, I'm pretty sure I have. As I sit here adding them up, I feel pretty confident with my claim to shame. When I talk to new home inspectors, I often say "Always do this" or "Never do that". And then I follow these warnings with "ask me how I know."

Today, I'll share some expensive, painful, and embarrassing lessons I've learned the hard way. You get to learn them the easy way.