I hear ya on the stir-fry scares...been there myself. Honestly, hallway placement isn't necessarily a bad move. I usually keep detectors in common are...

I've definitely seen softened water eat through magnesium rods faster. Switched to an aluminum-zinc rod in one of my rentals about two years ago, and ...

I've had decent luck with enzyme cleaners, but honestly they're hit or miss depending on what's clogging the drain. Grease buildup is one thing, hairb...

Honestly, rice and pasta get a bad rap, but grease is the real villain here. Had a tenant who loved frying everything—bacon, chicken, fish—you name it...

I get where you're coming from, but honestly, some of those detectors are way too sensitive. Had one tenant whose alarm went off every time they cooke...

Honestly, I flush my water heaters every year myself—it's pretty straightforward and does help with sediment buildup. Checking pressure valves isn't t...

Had a tenant call me once at midnight panicking about a gas smell. Told her exactly what you said—call the gas company first, open windows, and get ou...