I’ve had PEX chewed a couple times too, but honestly, if you’re keeping up with pest control and sealing up gaps, it’s usually not a big issue. Copper...
I get where you’re coming from—nobody wants a safety issue hiding behind new tile. Still, some inspectors seem to get a little too into the “neatness”...
That weird hissing sound behind the bathroom door... Yeah, those universal kits are hit or miss in my experience too—sometimes they’re just not worth...
Honestly, I’m with you on the monitoring service. I’ve had tenants ignore alarms for days because they thought it was a smoke detector battery or some...
I get what you’re saying about under-sink filters being “a one-and-done job unless you need to swap the cartridge.” In my experience, though, the real...
Mixing metals isn’t the end of the world, but I’ve learned to avoid it when possible, especially in rentals. That “crusty green stuff” you mentioned——...
I hear you on the “statement” fixtures. Had a tenant once who insisted on some fancy European faucet for their unit—looked great, sure, but when the c...
Title: My Shower's Gone Rogue and Sprays Everywhere But Down I get where you’re coming from about not just tossing stuff if it’s fixable. I’ve seen t...
Had a similar deal last year—tenant called about the vanity sink being “weirdly off.” I’ll admit, I couldn’t see it at first, but once it was pointed ...
Here’s the thing—indoor traps are easier to monitor, yeah, but they also tend to stink up the place if you miss even a single cleaning. I’ve had tenan...
I've seen mixed results with fixture upgrades myself. Sure, swapping out showerheads or faucets can help a bit, but honestly, the bigger savings I've ...
Had a similar experience with those tapes myself. Had a tenant call me at midnight once, panicking about water spraying everywhere under the kitchen s...
I've done both DIY and professional refinishing on sinks and tubs over the years, and honestly, the pro jobs usually hold up way better. DIY kits can ...
I've been down this road more times than I'd like to admit, and honestly, wax rings have saved my sanity more often than silicone. Silicone sounds gre...