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...

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...

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 m...

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 c...

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 ...

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, ...

Couldn't agree more on this. A few years back, I swapped out toilets in one of my rental units with some budget-friendly water-saving models, thinking...