- Had one guest try to “help” by adding water—let’s just say that experiment didn’t end well. - The winter airflow problem is real, but I’d rather h...
Foil tape’s a lifesaver, no doubt. I’ve had tenants “fix” things with duct tape and it’s always a sticky disaster later. Foil tape holds up, doesn’t l...
- Electrical tape is decent in a pinch, but after a year or two (especially in a damp basement), it’ll start to peel and leave that sticky residue. No...
Title: Gravel or pipe? Weird things I learned about backyard drainage Double-layering fabric always sounded like overkill to me, but I get the tempta...
Honestly, I’ve had better luck with emailing than calling—maybe it depends who you get on the phone? Half the time I call, I end up on hold forever, t...
Had a tenant once who started calling my backyard “Lake Landlord” every spring. Tried gravel trenches, sand, even begged the city to check the storm d...
I hear you on the muscle memory thing—nothing like expecting cold and getting a blast of hot water to wake you up. But I’d argue it’s not just about w...
Been there with the “quick fix” tape jobs—duct tape is great for a lot of things, but unless you want your kitchen to double as a slip-n-slide, it’s n...
Good points, especially about checking local codes—learned that one the hard way myself. Tankless is nice, but honestly, if budget's tight, a decent m...
Haha, been there myself: - Installed sensor faucets in a rental unit thinking tenants would love the convenience... - Got calls complaining about "gh...
Definitely agree silicone is usually the safer bet, especially if you don't want your bathroom smelling like a chemical lab for days. Had a tenant onc...
Been there, done that—water hardness is a sneaky beast. Sounds like you're doing all the right things though. I ended up adding a sediment filter myse...
Had a similar experience here—wrapped a barrel thinking I'd outsmart the winter, and it cracked anyway. Maybe it was my amateur wrapping skills (gift ...
Haha, your frog story cracked me up—had a similar surprise myself, except mine was a family of mice who'd turned my barrel into their winter Airbnb. D...