- If the alarm goes off while you’re away, you need a plan. I always have a local plumber or septic guy on speed dial and let them know when I’m out o...

- Seen this play out at a few of my rentals. - Waiting for the lawn to “just dry out” never works—learned that the hard way. - Gravel trench is a ...

That’s the way. I’ve had more luck with PB Blaster and a couple of days’ wait than any freeze spray or wax trick. The freeze stuff is a last resort fo...

- 100% agree with the paranoia. I’ve had a $7k bill just from a slow leak under a kitchen sink that went unnoticed for a week. - Insurance covered som...

- Rotating sensors makes sense if you’re watching costs, but I’ve found it’s easy to forget to move them back. Missed a slow leak once because of that...