Had the same issue last year—thought I was being smart with one of those heavy-duty plastic lids. It stuck out like a sore thumb and somehow managed t...

Honestly, I can’t count the number of times I’ve walked into a unit and found the main shutoff hidden behind a wall of Christmas decorations or old pa...

Ain’t that the truth. I’ve lost count of how many tenants swear by the baking soda/vinegar combo—looks cool, does squat for a real clog. My go-to: plu...

Indoor pipes can definitely freeze—learned that the hard way a few winters back. Had tenants call me at 3 AM because their kitchen faucet stopped work...

Good points overall, but I'd reconsider prioritizing knuckle-scraping over cabinet clearance. Sure, emptying cabinets at 2 AM sucks (been there, done ...

Yeah, tech's handy but relying solely on gadgets can backfire—had a smart sensor fail silently once, and only caught the leak by chance. Best practice...

Vinegar and toothbrushes can help, sure, but honestly, if you're dealing with persistent water pressure issues, it might be more than just buildup in ...

Paint markers are decent, but honestly, I've found a simple sharpie works just fine. Here's what I usually do: quick wipe-down of the pipe, scribble t...

Been there myself... had a tenant who thought tightening bolts was the magic fix for everything. Ended up cracking the porcelain, flooding the bathroo...

Couldn't agree more—septic repairs can drain your wallet fast. I've managed a few properties with septic systems, and while they're tougher than most ...

Been there myself—bathroom floors can be sneaky like that. Good on you for tackling it head-on though. Honestly, half the battle with renos is just ro...

You got lucky with the salvage yard—mine wouldn't touch fixtures with porcelain handles. Ended up listing them online as vintage pieces, and surprisin...

I've run into similar issues with old plumbing fixtures. Had a rental property with these heavy cast iron sinks and some vintage faucets mixed with po...