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RE: Faucet quotes split on supply lines and shutoff valves
For example, if Quote A includes new supply lines and Quote B prices them only if needed, I’d separate the supply-line cost from A’s total, then compare the same faucet, labor, disposal, and leak-testing scope. I’d look ...
RE: Tankless Troubles: DIY Fix or Call the Pros?
Before flushing, check the heater’s error code and maintenance instructions. Intermittent lukewarm water isn’t necessarily a buildup problem, and the manual can show which checks are reasonable for a homeowner. A flush m...
RE: Keeping your water heater running longer without breaking the bank
Had a tenant once who thought “more heat = cleaner tank,” so he cranked the thermostat to “lava.” Didn’t help the scale, just made showers feel like a dare. Anyone ever tried those magnetic descaler gadgets? I’m skeptica...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
You’re speaking my language - nothing like crawling around with a flashlight and a healthy dose of paranoia. I once had a tenant swear up and down there was “just a little dampness” in the closet. Pulled back the baseboa...
RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
Honestly, I wouldn’t trust those “french drain in a bag” kits as far as I could throw ‘em. Tried one behind a rental last year - ended up with a soggy mess and a bag full of regret. Sometimes the old-fashioned shovel-and...
RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
I hear you on the clay soil. One of my rentals sits on what I swear is just a giant pottery class waiting to happen. First year I owned the place, I tried dry wells - dug out two, filled them with gravel and barrels. Tho...
RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?
Had a tenant once who “fixed” a crack with superglue and toothpaste - looked fine until the first hot shower. Water everywhere. Did you notice any soft spots around the crack, or was it just a clean break? That’s usually...
RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?
Haha, ain't that the truth. Reminds me of this rental I had a few years back - tenant kept complaining about low water pressure. Did the vinegar trick, worked like magic...for about two weeks. Turns out the cartridge was...