- Seen it all—duct tape, old sweaters, even a yoga mat once. Never ends well. - Good insulation’s like socks for your pipes: you don’t notice ‘em ti...

- Been there, done that—phone battery at 3%, water spraying everywhere, and suddenly I’m playing “guess which valve” in the dark. Not my finest hour. ...

- Been there—once had a tenant swear their showerhead was “growing crystals.” Hard water’s relentless. - Agree on the low-flow heads. The newer ones d...

- Seen my fair share of cracked sinks over the years—sometimes I swear tenants think they’re indestructible. - DIY kits can be a decent stopgap, but...

Totally with you on the hidden valves—found one tucked behind a water heater once, nearly broke my neck getting to it. I use those little colored key ...

Toilet floods at midnight are basically a rite of passage for anyone who’s ever managed a building or even just lived in one long enough. Here’s my “g...

Here’s the thing—tech is cool until your tenant calls at 2am because the “smart” sensor went off for a spilled cup of water. I’ve had more false alarm...

- Handhelds are a lifesaver, especially when tenants call at midnight about "possessed showers" 😂. - Vinegar's decent, but I've had better luc...

I've installed a few of those combo smoke/gas detectors in my rental properties, and honestly, they're pretty decent overall. A few quick thoughts fro...