Funny you mention the camera scope—I had a plumber run one down a rental’s line last year. Thought it was just a small clog, but nope, roots everywher...
WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM That’s actually pretty impressive your tenant tackled a rain garden on her own—most folks I k...
I get the temptation to just cap the line—ice makers are notorious for causing headaches, especially in older places with questionable plumbing. But h...
That’s funny, I’ve seen the butter knife move too—never ends well. I’m with you on the plastic putty knife, though I’ve had a couple tenants swear by ...
I keep wondering if there’s ever a “right” answer here. I’ve had tenants complain about the smell from in-kitchen traps, but then again, when an under...
I know what you mean about the paranoia—older houses are a total mystery underground. Last time I had to dig, I actually found an old, disconnected ga...
Funny you mention that—had a tenant once who swore the “crooked” sink was going to drive her nuts. I kept asking, does it leak? Is water getting under...
I hear you on the pipe insulation—those foam tubes are basically disposable in my experience too. The rubber stuff holds up better, but yeah, getting ...
Funny you mention surprises in older houses—last winter I found a “hidden” shutoff behind a basement wall panel. No idea why someone thought that was ...
Interesting points about brushed nickel—I've had similar experiences with water spots becoming a real headache. Have you found that different brands o...
I've tried biodegradable soaps a couple times in my greywater setup. Didn't notice a huge algae difference, honestly... but plants seemed happier over...
Hadn't thought about pipes knocking due to loose clamps—interesting. Did you notice if the knocking got worse at certain times, like when the heating ...
Haha, fun might be stretching it... but I get your point. Ever run into a DIY fix that ended up costing you more in tools and parts than calling a plu...
I've swapped out anode rods a few times on my rental properties, and honestly, results have been pretty mixed. One tank lasted noticeably longer, but ...
I've noticed dishwashers seem to run quieter after installing a softener, maybe less mineral buildup on the spray arms? Curious if anyone's checked th...