I totally get the eco-guilt—scrapping pipes that aren’t leaking yet feels wasteful. I’ve tried pipe lining in a couple of rentals, actually. It worked...

You’re definitely on the right track by not overcomplicating things. I’ve dealt with a few “rogue” showers in my rentals over the years, and honestly,...

I’ve run into this exact scenario more times than I care to admit. In one of my older rentals, tenants kept complaining about weak water flow in the b...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve had mixed results. One time, I went with an OEM ice maker for a rental unit—cost me nearly $200 just for the ...

That’s classic—seems like outlets in crawlspaces are just magnets for trouble. I’ve had similar issues, and honestly, I’m still not sold on plastic va...

Had a similar situation in one of my older rentals—swapped in a fancy dual-flush, but tenants kept complaining about clogs. Turns out, the main line w...

I get why folks lean toward rainwater harvesting—it’s simple, less to go wrong, and honestly, tenants don’t call me about it. But I wouldn’t write off...

I’ve had tenants try their hand at “quick fixes” under the sink, and it’s usually fine—until it isn’t. Curious if anyone’s had luck with push-to-conne...

Weighted silicone strainers are a decent compromise, but I’ve found they don’t always sit flush in every sink—especially those with a bit of a curve o...

I've had mixed experiences with wax-free seals myself. They're definitely handy if your flange isn't in great shape, but I wonder how they'll hold up ...