Had a tenant flush an entire rag down the toilet once—took us forever to figure out why everything was backing up. I’ve tried those enzyme drain treat...

I hear you on the hard water—mine’s brutal on everything, especially those cheap washers. I’ve learned to keep a stash of the good ones, and honestly,...

Plumber on speed dial vs. plumbing apps—what's your go-to? I’ve been burned a couple times by those “smart” systems. Had a leak sensor ping my phone ...

Those sensors are handy, but honestly, I wouldn't rely on them alone. Had one tenant whose sensor didn't trigger during a major burst—ended up costing...

Haha, labeling the valve is spot-on advice. I learned that lesson the hard way a few years back. Had a tenant call me in a panic at 2 am because water...

Yeah, I'm with you on that. Had a tenant a few years back who ignored some minor rust-colored water for months, thinking it was no big deal. Came back...

Good point about corrosion, but honestly, minor leaks can escalate quicker than you'd think. Had a tenant once who ignored a "small drip"...ended up w...

I've dealt with old porcelain fixtures a few times, and honestly, recycling them is a bit hit or miss. A few years back, I had to replace all the toil...

Good point about towels. Had a similar issue once—pipe burst under the kitchen sink at 2 AM. Towels saved me from a major flooring disaster. But hones...