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RE: How often do you inspect drains that are still working normally?
The “one fixture affected” category shouldn’t automatically mean “wait and see.” I’d add tenant-report timing and recurrence to the risk score. A practical escalation check would be: - One mild, isolated symptom that c...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Had a tenant call me about this exact thing last winter - water shooting out like a busted firework. Turned out, the rubber washer inside had basically melted into mush, so water was sneaking out around the threads and m...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
Permit offices have a way of making you feel like you’re prepping for a pop quiz you didn’t study for, but honestly, once you’ve been through it a couple times, it’s more paperwork than pain. I remember my first bathroom...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had better luck leaving a bit of wiggle room around pipes - just enough to get in there for repairs or leaks. If you use steel wool or copper mesh, critters can’t chew th...
RE: LOW SHOWER PRESSURE: DOES THAT BOOSTER PUMP REALLY WORK?
Funny how often it’s the little things, right? I’ve had tenants swear up and down they needed a new pump, but half the time it’s just a clogged aerator or a half-shut valve. My go-to is always: check every valve, look fo...
RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
Funny thing, I used to just throw mulch at the problem, thinking it'd soak up the water, but it just made a soggy mess. Ended up digging little trenches to reroute water away from the foundation - worked better than I ex...
RE: WHEN HOT SHOWERS TURN LUKEWARM: DEALING WITH TEMPERAMENTAL WATER HEATERS
I’ve had tenants call me about lukewarm showers more than once, and 9 times out of 10, it’s sediment buildup. Flushing twice a year has worked for me, especially in areas with really hard water. Curious - has anyone trie...