That’s exactly what I think about with these new materials. Had a tenant once who thought “eco” meant indestructible—ended up with a leaky low-flow to...

I’ve spent way too much time obsessing over finishes too, especially in rentals. Honestly, most tenants don’t notice unless something’s broken or leak...

Title: Choosing Between In-Kitchen and Underground Grease Traps—What Would You Do? It's funny how you mention “odor-proof” gaskets because I swear, t...

You're spot on about disconnecting hoses—it's surprising how many people overlook that step. I had a tenant once who left the hose attached all winter...

Good call on the shut-off valves—wish I'd thought of that before my first DIY plumbing adventure. I remember swapping out a toilet years ago, thinking...

Good advice, especially on boiling—reminds me of when I set up my first rain barrel system years ago. Thought I'd nailed it with my DIY charcoal filte...

Definitely agree on regular flushing—learned that the hard way years ago. Had a rental property with an older water heater, probably around 11 or 12 y...

I've had mixed experiences with some of these water-saving gadgets. A few years back, I installed low-flow showerheads in a rental property thinking i...