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eric_inferno
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RE: KEEPING THE HEAT ON: DOES REGULAR FILTER CLEANING REALLY MATTER?
Had a tenant once swear up and down their filter was “pristine” - even showed me a photo. I went over, pulled it out, and it looked like it had been through a dust storm in the Sahara. Pets definitely speed things up, bu...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Had to laugh reading this - your shower sounds like it’s got a mind of its own. I’ve seen more than a few “rogue” shower heads in my day, and you’re spot on about the O-ring and washer. It’s wild how something that costs...
RE: Best ways to deal with slow drains at home?
Had a tenant once who swore by pouring cola down the drain - said it “ate through anything.” I was skeptical, but after seeing what came out of that kitchen sink, I started keeping a bottle in my toolbox just for laughs....
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
Ain’t that the truth. Last time I tried a “simple” swap, I found an old newspaper stuffed in the wall next to the vent stack - guess that was insulation back in the day? As for venting, I thought I was in the clear until...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
I hear you on not trusting gadgets 100%. I’ve got a moisture meter, but I also have a nose that’s been trained by years of “what’s that smell?” moments in various rentals. Once had a tenant swear up and down that the bat...
RE: Keeping the sink monster happy: tricks for a smoother running disposal
Yeah, that paranoia about breaking something is real - I’ve seen tenants get creative with butter knives and regret it later. The vinegar trick is hit or miss, in my experience. Sometimes it’s magic, sometimes it’s like,...