Couldn’t agree more about the anode rod. I’ve lost count of how many heaters I’ve had to replace in my units just because previous owners or tenants n...

Had to laugh reading this—reminded me of when I swapped out all the toilets in one of my older rentals for “high efficiency” models. Tenants called me...

Matte black is a nightmare in rentals, at least in my experience. I put in a set of matte black bathroom fixtures in one of my units because they look...

You’re not wrong about the chaos. I’ve seen everything from cross-handled antiques (where both turn outwards to open) to newer single-handle jobs that...

Brass valves are definitely the way to go, in my experience. Those plastic ones always seem to start weeping after a year or two—had one actually snap...

I’ve actually had better luck with dehumidifiers than I expected, but it’s all about sizing and placement. In my older duplex, a 50-pint unit kept the...

Dual-flush in older houses is a mixed bag for me too. I’ve got a couple rentals from the 50s—cast iron, long runs, the works. Tried a Caroma dual-flus...

That’s classic. I’ve seen everything from newspaper to socks wrapped around pipes—people get creative when it’s 10 below. I agree, spray foam just doe...

Funny you mention the anode rod—I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve meant to check those and just plain forgot. Had a tenant call about “funny-tast...

I've dealt with both types quite a bit, and honestly, ceramic disc cartridges tend to hold up better against mineral buildup. A couple years back, I h...

Ice cubes and salt definitely help, but honestly, if the smell keeps coming back, you might have a deeper plumbing issue. Had a tenant once who tried ...

I totally get where you're coming from. Had a similar experience myself a few years back when I upgraded the toilets in one of my rental properties. T...

Good call on the YouTube caution... learned that one the hard way myself. Had an outdoor faucet that leaked nonstop, figured it was just washers. Afte...