Had a tenant call me once about a “dead animal” smell in the basement, and I’ll admit, I was convinced it was a critter at first. Turned out to be a d...

Copper vs. PEX always gets folks going. I used to be a die-hard copper fan—old habits die hard, I guess. My first few rentals were all copper, and I g...

Had a similar headache in one of my older rental units. Tried swapping in a dual-flush kit on a ‘70s tank, thinking I’d save on the water bill and do ...

I hear you on missing the days of quick fixes. I remember swapping out an old fridge’s ice maker with nothing but a screwdriver and some patience—took...

Couldn't agree more. Had a tenant once who kept ignoring a slow kitchen drain—turned out to be years of grease buildup. Ended up costing me big-time. ...