I’ve had similar issues with fiberglass—mice seem to love nesting in it, and it’s a pain to clean up after. Cotton’s a bit better, but I still worry a...

Bike tube and hose clamp—now that’s resourceful. I’ve kept a few of those in my toolbox since a tenant called me at 2am with water pouring from under ...

I’ve always insisted on air gaps for my rentals, even though some plumbers say a high loop is “good enough.” In my experience, the air gap is a solid ...

That’s true, but I’ve learned the hard way not to skip the basics—especially with tenants involved. I always check for leaks and make sure the power’s...

Title: Getting more hot water from my solar heater—what am I missing? Funny how these things seem to have a sixth sense for timing. I’ve had more t...

Enzyme cleaners are fine for maintenance, but I wouldn’t trust them for a real clog. Had a tenant pour some down the kitchen drain once—just made it s...