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RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
Plumbing tips that change with the seasons That’s a habit I picked up after my first winter managing rentals. Thought I’d done a thorough job, but one year a tenant called about a draft under the kitchen sink - turned...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
That’s the truth. I once spent half an afternoon trying to figure out why water was shooting sideways - turned out I’d put the little rubber gasket in backwards after cleaning. If you’re dealing with older fixtures, some...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had better luck with the higher-end PVC slip joints - especially the ones with thicker washers. I used to dread those “universal” kits too, but honestly, sometimes it’s j...
RE: What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight?
I’ve definitely run into this with a few properties. Once, I fired up a box fan in a musty basement thinking it’d help, but all it did was make the whole place smell like wet socks. Ended up finding a slow leak behind so...
RE: Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?
I hear you on the cost side. I’ve managed a handful of rentals over the years and, honestly, most tenants just want their dishwasher to drain without flooding the kitchen. Like you said, as long as you’re not skimping on...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Had a similar situation in one of my older units - thought it was the handle or chain, but turned out to be a calcium buildup clogging the rim jets. Funny how a little cleaning can save you from swapping out parts you do...