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RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
I’ve had a few of these installed in rental units, and honestly, it’s a mixed bag. Some tenants love them, especially in the kitchen, but I’ve had more than one call about “the tap won’t turn on” or “it’s stuck on cold.”...
RE: That weird hissing sound behind the bathroom door...
You’re spot on about those valves - seen it too many times where someone tries to “just tighten it up” and suddenly there’s a slow drip that turns into a steady stream. I’ve learned the hard way that if a valve hasn’t be...
RE: How I stopped my backyard from turning into a swamp after rain
Had a tenant once who thought they’d save a few bucks by “helping” with a French drain install - skipped the fabric, just like you said. Next spring, I get a call about mushrooms and standing water. Sure enough, roots ha...
RE: How do you handle the dirty work: DIY or call in the pros?
Ain’t that the truth. I’ve lost count of the “quick fixes” that turned into all-day sagas. I used to think I could handle most things, but after spending three hours under a sink only to make things worse, I’ve learned m...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
Had a couple rentals where I swapped out the old faucets for touchless ones, mostly because tenants kept leaving the water running. Honestly, it did make a difference - less water pooling on the counters too, which saved...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
I get what you’re saying about the rubber washers, but honestly, I’ve had mixed luck with those, especially on older fixtures where the seat’s gotten a bit pitted. Sometimes they’ll seal up for a while, but then a month ...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
Honestly, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve run into this. Sometimes I’ll try to “fix” one and suddenly the other side feels off, or the new handle doesn’t quite fit right. At this point, unless it’s actually broken...
RE: When your water heater goes rogue: quick fixes and hacks
Funny thing about leak alarms - didn’t even know they existed until I had a tenant text me at 2am about “a waterfall in the laundry room.” That was a fun night. After that, I started sticking those little battery ones un...
RE: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?
Yeah, I’ve been down that road more times than I care to admit. First couple rentals I ever bought, I figured particle board was “good enough” under the sink - big mistake. One slow leak and the whole thing swelled up li...
RE: When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save
Yeah, doubling up wax rings has bitten me before too. I remember one tenant called about a leak, and when I pulled the toilet, there was basically a wax pancake oozing everywhere. Not fun. I’ve had better luck with those...
RE: Rusty water heater woes - repair or replace?
That sizzling sound is never a good sign... Had a tenant call me once about “bacon noises” coming from their closet, turned out the water heater was leaking onto the burner. By the time I got there, the bottom was basica...
RE: SEPTIC SYSTEM NIGHTMARES: DID YOU KNOW THIS?
Funny you mention the “septic safe” labels - after 15 years of dealing with tenants, I’ve learned to take those with a grain of salt. Had a family once who swore up and down they only used “approved” products, but we sti...
RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?
Yeah, that smell under the sink is like nature’s way of saying “hey, you’ve pushed your luck.” I’ve had tenants try to “fix” a cracked bathroom sink with duct tape and wishful thinking - lasted about a week before water ...