I hear you on Orangeburg—those things are basically paper mâché at this point. But have you ever tried the cured-in-place liners? I was skeptical, but...
That’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? I’ve had a few heaters where I debated for weeks whether to touch that crusty shutoff or just let sleepi...
Half flushes are a constant headache in my rentals. I’ve had tenants complain about the “sad swirl” too, and honestly, I get it. Sometimes it’s a quic...
I get where you’re coming from about labels not lasting—tape’s a pain, and even marker fades if it gets damp. That said, I’ve found zip ties aren’t al...
I’m right there with you on the peace of mind factor. Once those old galvanized pipes start acting up, it’s like playing whack-a-mole—fix one leak, an...
Honestly, I’ve had mixed luck with name brands too—sometimes they’re just as finicky, especially with older plumbing. Ever tried tracking down a cartr...
I've seen similar stuff happen, but I'm not convinced it's purely about rubber types. Could temperature or water hardness play a role? Had seals swell...
Funny you mention that—I had a tenant once who planted a willow near the sewer line. Beautiful tree, sure, but man, talk about plumbing nightmares. Co...
I've run into similar issues more times than I'd like to admit. One thing I've learned the hard way is that sometimes the smallest imperfections—like ...
Yeah, I've definitely noticed this too. Had a rental property a few years back in an area with notoriously hard water, and the brass fittings under th...
Interesting points, but have you considered the maintenance angle? I've had tenants complain about inconsistent hot water with tankless setups—especia...
Have you double-checked the fill valve height yet? Had a similar situation last year—thought I was dealing with a cracked tank or something major. Tur...
I've had similar experiences with SharkBites holding up surprisingly well, but I still hesitate to use them behind drywall. Has anyone seen how they p...
I've definitely learned the hard way that DIY plumbing isn't always as straightforward as it seems. One thing that caught me off guard early on was as...