Yeah, glued joints are a nightmare when you need to get in there. I’ve had tenants drop all sorts of stuff down the drain—rings, screws, you name it. ...
I’ve had a few toilets where no amount of float tweaking made the half flush work right—just ended up with weak flushes all around. Sometimes it’s jus...
Yeah, I hear you on the condensation worries. I’ve found that swapping out insulation is a pain, but it really does cut down on those nasty surprises ...
I hear you on the labeling confusion—been there. I switched to metal tags too, mostly because tenants kept peeling off stickers. Still, I always wonde...
Honestly, those clip-on vent fans are hit or miss. I’ve had tenants try them in a couple of units, and sometimes they help a bit, but usually the nois...
Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve seen “DIY” jobs go sideways more than once—sometimes those YouTube fixes just make a bigger mess. I’ll tink...
Newer builds definitely have an edge, at least on paper. Some of the houses I manage from the last decade or so actually have spots in the plumbing la...
I hear you on the pressurized gadgets—tried one of those “air blaster” things once and it just made a mess. I stick with enzyme stuff too, especially ...
Oil-rubbed bronze does hold up better than folks think. I’ve swapped out a lot of chrome over the years—looks great at first, but renters are rough on...
Metal tags with an engraver—now that’s next level. I’ve mostly stuck to zip ties and Sharpies, but maybe it’s time to step it up. Curious, has anyone ...
Honestly, you nailed it—those kits are just a stopgap in my experience. I’ve had tenants try to “fix” cracks with epoxy, and maybe it holds for a few ...
I've had decent luck with those fiberglass wraps, actually. Used one last year on an awkward pipe bend in an older rental property—held up surprisingl...
Cycling the main valve regularly is solid advice, wish I'd thought of that years ago. Had a similar issue with a tenant's shower valve—seized up compl...
Couldn't agree more. Learned the hard way myself—above-ground insulation saved me a ton of headaches. Stick with simple, you'll thank yourself later.
Yeah, I agree SharkBites can definitely hold up long-term if installed right. I've seen them last years without issues in some of my rentals. Usually ...