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RE: Finally ditched the black tank: my dry loo journey
I get where you’re coming from - leaves are basically nature’s gift to composters, and you can’t beat the price. But I’ve had a couple of tenants try to “help” by tossing in whatever leaves they could find, and let’s jus...
RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter I hear you on the vent covers - tried those magnetic ones once and ended up with a furnace that sounded like it was trying to launch itself into orbit. In my ex...
RE: When your basement smells like rotten eggs: weird facts about wastewater mishaps
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen traps dry out way faster than folks expect, especially in older houses with wild drafts or when the furnace is cranking. But if you’re topping off more than once a week, I’d ...
RE: Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good
That’s a perfect way to put it. I once watched a tenant dump half a box of baking soda down the sink thinking it’d work magic - spoiler: it just made the next plumber visit more “exciting.” Honestly, regular enzyme treat...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
Man, I hear that. I once spent an hour trying to line up a rigid trap on a 1920s rental, only to realize the wall was bowed enough to throw everything off. Ended up with a flex and a prayer. Ever tried one of those offse...
RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
I hear you, but I’ve had tenants turn a backyard into a mud wrestling pit just by overwatering. Sometimes it’s not the yard - it’s the people! Tried French drains once, but honestly, a couple of well-placed rain gardens ...