I hear you on the moisture paranoia—been there more times than I’d like to admit. Had a tenant once who swore the place was dry after a pipe burst, bu...

You’re not wrong about the satisfaction factor—nothing like seeing what’s been hiding in those pipes. I’ve had tenants swear by enzyme cleaners, but h...

Had a similar thing happen when I tried out one of those “smart” water sensors—false alarms every time someone flushed upstairs. Honestly, nothing bea...

I hear you on the limescale—had a flat once where the flush button would stick every other week, no matter how much vinegar I poured in. Honestly, aft...

Had a tenant once who swore up and down the toilet was haunted because the half flush barely worked. Turned out the flapper was just a bit warped and ...

I hear you on the enzyme cleaners—they’re fine for maintenance, but I’ve never seen one tackle a real clog. I’ve had tenants dump all sorts of “miracl...

Had a tenant once who kept cranking the electric boost, thinking it’d help on cloudy days, but forgot to turn it off for weeks. The bill was a shocker...

I’ve had tenants call me in a panic more than once because of those midnight chirps—usually just a low battery, but it’s always at the worst possible ...

Those twisty snakes are lifesavers for hair clogs, honestly. I keep a stash in my “emergency” kit after one too many late-night calls about slow drain...