Plumbing discussions and local services.
anthony_rodriguez
Discussion activity
Topics and replies this member has contributed.
RE: Finally ditched the black tank: my dry loo journey
That’s pretty much my philosophy too. If I can walk in without gagging or tripping over a science experiment, I call it a win. I used to be all gung-ho about deep cleans every week - scrubbing like I was prepping for a h...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
You nailed it about the trim plates - learned that lesson the hard way in one of my rentals. First time I thought “eh, close enough” and six months later I’m tearing out tile to fix a slow leak behind the wall. Tenants d...
RE: KEEPING THE HEAT ON: DOES REGULAR FILTER CLEANING REALLY MATTER?
That right there is the stuff of landlord nightmares. I’ve had tenants call me in a panic because “the heat just stopped working,” and nine times out of ten, it’s a filter that looks like it’s been through a dust storm. ...
RE: What do you keep on hand for sudden sewer backups?
Air blasters are a bit like those “As Seen on TV” gadgets - seems like a great idea until you’re ankle-deep in regret (and water). I tried one once after a tenant called about a “minor” backup. The thing sounded like a c...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Man, those roots are like the Terminator - just keep coming back, no matter what you throw at them. I tried everything short of hiring a goat to eat them (don’t recommend, by the way). Lining the pipe stings the wallet, ...