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RE: Warm floors, lower bills: my best winter upgrade yet
Totally agree on the insulation - skimping there just isn’t worth it. I’ve had tenants complain about cold floors in units where I tried to save a few bucks, and it always comes back to bite me. Did you notice any differ...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
Rechargeables are hit or miss in my experience. I’ve actually had better luck with regular alkalines for touchless faucets - rechargeables seem to drain a bit quicker, maybe because of the voltage difference? Not a huge ...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
Press-fit tools are a hard pass for me too - unless you’re doing a full reno, they just don’t make sense cost-wise. I’ve got a few rentals, so I end up under sinks more than I’d like, but even then, I stick to the basics...
RE: Getting That Stubborn Dishwasher Working Again Without Calling a Repair Guy
I get what you mean about the “universal” parts - sometimes they’re more universal in theory than practice. I’ve had tenants call me about weird noises after a DIY fix, and it’s always a gamble. Ever tried rebuilding a d...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
You’re not wrong about testing the shutoffs, but I’d push back on the towel thing a bit. Wet/dry vacs are great - if you’ve got one handy and the power’s on. What if you’re dealing with a power outage or the vac’s in ano...
RE: Plumbing pros weigh in: new app promises faster fixes and fewer headaches
Honestly, I’m with you on the false alarms being the lesser evil. I’ve had tenants who ignored a slow drip because “the app kept buzzing” and next thing you know, I’m replacing baseboards and chasing mold. But these syst...