Had a tenant call me once convinced their shower was broken because the hot and cold were “swapped.” Turns out, whoever installed it last must’ve mixe...

Couldn’t agree more about the gadgets. I’ve seen folks with all sorts of fancy leak detectors and air quality sensors, but half the time it’s just a d...

I hear you on the retrofits. Honestly, I’ve started leaning toward just sticking with a good old timer switch in some of my older places. The humidity...

Yeah, attic access is always a pain—last time I had to move a bunch of old insulation just to get to the vent line, and I was itchy for days. I’ve not...

Funny, I’ve had almost the exact same experience with low-flow shower heads in a couple of my rentals. Tenants always worry about the pressure, but mo...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had a couple virtual inspections go smoother than expected. Maybe I just lucked out with inspectors ...

Press-fit fittings are slick, but honestly, I can’t justify the cost for just a handful of repairs a year. The tool’s not cheap, and unless you’re doi...

Honestly, I’ve been there—well, not quite “Rockies camping” far away, but out of town when something went wrong. I always tell my tenants to call me i...

Not just you—mine always end up smelling like garlic no matter what I do. I’ve tried lemon juice, vinegar, you name it. Still, I’d rather deal with th...

Yeah, I hear you on the slip nuts—those things love to crack at the worst possible time. I’ve had tenants call me about a “mystery puddle” under the s...