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RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
Honestly, I’ve learned the hard way that nothing beats a neighbor’s eyes, even if they don’t know a pump from a pipe. Had a tenant’s cousin pop by once and spot water pooling - turned out to be a huge save. Tech’s great,...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
I get the appeal of humidity sensors, but I’ve had a couple go haywire over the years - one just kept running nonstop, which drove my tenants nuts. Ended up swapping it for a simple timer switch. Less fancy, but at least...
RE: How would I remove this stem to replace it?
You’re preaching to the choir. I’ve had tenants try everything from butter knives to some kind of “miracle” gel they saw on TikTok. I’ll admit, I’ve caved and used the heavy-duty stuff a couple times, but only after wres...
RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
Under-Sink Installs: Worth the Headache? I hear you on that. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had to squeeze under a sink, flashlight wedged between my teeth, trying to figure out if that slow drip is “normal” o...
RE: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?
I hear you on the chipped edge - had a tenant do the same thing with a cast iron pan and a composite sink a couple years back. Those things look bulletproof but apparently not mug-proof. I’ve noticed the staining too, es...
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
I get where you’re coming from. I used to think matching appliances and fixtures was just a HGTV thing, but after a few turnovers in my duplexes, I started noticing a pattern. The units where I’d pieced together whatever...
RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing - anyone else find it tricky?
I get where you’re coming from on the plastic supports. I tried a batch a while back, thinking they’d be an easy fix for a rental, but a couple snapped right out of the bag - maybe just a bad batch, but it put me off. Me...