Underground traps definitely seem easier on the nose, but I’ve seen some real disasters when folks slack off on maintenance. One tenant let it slide a...
I hear you on the old pipes—seen too many surprises over the years. Honestly, I’d never trust boiling water in anything older than PVC, especially if ...
I hear you on the enzyme stuff—never really trusted those “miracle” additives either. I’ve always figured if you’re careful about what goes down the d...
I get the appeal of sticking with a basic gas model, but I’ve seen too many “simple” heaters turn into big headaches down the road. Rusty tanks can le...
Totally agree with you on this. I've managed a few rental properties, and trust me, tenants aren't exactly gentle with fixtures. I initially went budg...
Had a similar issue at one of my rentals—roots kept coming back no matter how many times we snaked it. Finally bit the bullet and had the line scoped ...
Couldn't agree more about labeling fittings clearly—it's saved me from some serious headaches. One extra step I've found invaluable is marking shut-of...
Went through something similar a few years back when upgrading to water-saving toilets in an older duplex. Thought I'd be doing the planet (and my wal...
I've seen some gnarly stuff hiding under that flange—it's like a secret swampy lair down there sometimes. Another sneaky spot is the rubber gasket its...
Good points about the drain snake—it's definitely effective for stubborn clogs. But honestly, I'd caution against relying on it too often, especially ...
I've done similar cartridge mods myself, and while they usually hold up fine initially, I've noticed subtle issues cropping up later. One time, after ...
I totally get the notebook appeal, especially when you're dealing with messy plumbing jobs. But honestly, I've found snapping quick photos of fittings...
Yeah, battery backups are definitely a must-have. Had tenants a couple winters ago who insisted on going fully solar and composting toilet setup—no pr...
Drain strainers are honestly a lifesaver. I've been renting out properties for years, and trust me, prevention beats unclogging any day. Yeah, they're...
Totally hear you on the rechargeable batteries—once you switch, it's hard to imagine going back. But honestly, I'm still skeptical about heated clothi...