Been there, done that—swapping an ice maker isn’t ever as quick as it looks on YouTube. I once had a tenant call me for what sounded like a simple fix...

Couldn’t agree more—some of these “dual flush” toilets are just marketing fluff. Here’s what I’ve seen over the years: - If the bowl shape isn’t righ...

- Been there. “Character” is just code for “nothing’s square and you’ll pay for it later.” - Previous owners love caulk and shortcuts. I once found a ...

- Been there, done that—midnight plumbing disasters are just part of the gig. - SharkBites are a lifesaver for quick fixes, but I still don’t trust th...

Totally agree on the flashlight trick—saved me countless times. A few other things that've given me trouble: - Twist ties (those wire ones from bread...

Been there myself—silicone rings look promising until reality hits. Wax might be messy, but it forgives those uneven flanges every time. Live and lear...

True, but I've had a few boilers where the "simple" fix wasn't so obvious. Had one last year that seemed basic—ended up being corrosion inside the hea...

Good points all around. A couple quick thoughts from my own experience: - Ceramic cartridges are solid. Switched mine out a while back—haven't had to...