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RE: When your basement smells like rotten eggs: weird facts about wastewater mishaps
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 dry trap under a floor drain that hadn’t seen water in ages. Now I make...
RE: Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?
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 got pretty good at sweating joints, but man, I still remember the tim...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
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 my bit for the environment. Long story short, it ended up being more t...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
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 maybe half an hour, tops. These days, I’m always double-checking ma...
RE: Plumber emergency: DIY quick fixes or call the pros?
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. Now, I always recommend checking things out early...lesson learned t...