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RE: Finally ditched the black tank: my dry loo journey
Charcoal filters are a lifesaver for the first couple weeks, but yeah, they’re basically useless once they’re full. I’ve tried stretching them longer than I should and always regret it - smell creeps back in fast. I star...
RE: When Your Fancy Toilet Sprayer Has a Mind of Its Own
I’ve had mixed luck with silicone washers, honestly. They’re great at first, but in a couple of my rentals, they started leaking after a year or two - maybe the water quality? I still lean toward rubber for most fixes. M...
RE: What do you keep on hand for sudden sewer backups?
I’ve had tenants try those air blasters and end up calling me in a panic when the clog just moved further down, like you said. Honestly, nothing beats a solid plunger and a decent snake. I keep both in my truck, plus som...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
Can’t argue with that - metal traps are way less hassle long-term. I had a flex trap in one of my rentals and it was always the first thing to stink up, especially when the tenant barely used the sink. Ended up swapping ...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
Had a battery backup save my basement once during a summer storm. Power went out for maybe 4 hours and the main pump was dead, but the backup kept chugging along. Only thing is, you’ve got to test those batteries every f...