Couldn’t agree more—tech’s saved my bacon more than once. I used to swear by the old “knock and pray” method, but after hitting a mystery pipe in a 19...

I once tried using those fancy plastic tags—figured they'd last forever. Turns out, they just got brittle and snapped off after a year or two. Ended u...

I’ve had my fair share of “creative” plumbing solutions from app folks—once found a leak patched up with what looked suspiciously like Play-Doh. Still...

Been there, done that—except my “blizzard” did show up, and I got a 2 AM wake-up call from a tenant about water pouring through the ceiling. Turns out...

Had a tenant call me at midnight once because their "quick fix" turned the basement into a swimming pool... learned my lesson! PEX has saved my sanity...

Haha, been there! Tried installing low-flow toilets in a couple older rental units thinking it'd cut down utility bills. Ended up with tenants calling...

Had a similar showdown with a willow tree once—those roots were relentless. Gravel trenches? Ha, might as well have laid out a welcome mat. Metal barr...

I've had metal roofs on a few properties and honestly, pollen's gonna stick no matter what. I used to think steeper roofs were cleaner too, but then o...

Had a similar issue once—installed a gas detector right next to the stove thinking it'd be smart. Nope, every stir-fry became a full-blown emergency d...

Copper's definitely a rollercoaster, but honestly, other metals tend to be steadier. I scrapped some old brass fixtures earlier this year—no jackpot v...

I've tried those disposable grease bags once or twice—honestly, they're sturdy enough, but you still gotta let the grease cool a bit first. Hot grease...

Had a tenant swear by their new under-sink filter once, said it made their tea taste "life-changing." I was skeptical, but after trying it myself... e...