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RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
Yeah, I’ve had to use an infrared camera a couple times - saved me from tearing up drywall for no reason. Still, I always tell tenants to check under sinks and behind access panels first. People hide those shutoffs in th...
RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?
I get where you’re coming from with the mesh. I used to think it was overkill too, especially for those tiny cracks that barely catch your fingernail. But after a few years of dealing with tenants who don’t always notice...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
Partial repipes have been my go-to for a couple of rentals, mostly because the idea of gutting an entire place just for pipes gives me a headache (and empties my wallet). The thing is, it’s a bit of a gamble. I had one b...
RE: Battle Of The Blocked Sink: Which Magic Potion Actually Works?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had decent luck with enzyme cleaners if I catch the clog early. They’re slow, yeah, but less risky for old pipes than snaking every time. Maybe I’m just paranoid after a ...
RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?
Haha, been there with the reversed faucet handles - guests always give me that puzzled look. I once replaced a shower valve without noting the connections, ended up with a surprise icy blast every time someone flushed do...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno right for everyone to use comfortably
I've definitely seen that play out. When I first started doing my own renos, I thought tape was the magic bullet... but nope. Had a buddy who's a contractor show me how he freehands silicone beads - steady hand, slow pac...
RE: Rusty water heater woes - repair or replace?
Good point about the pressure relief valve - I overlooked that once and ended up replacing a heater way sooner than I needed to. A couple years back, I had a tenant complaining about rusty water, and my first thought was...