Yeah, I get the nerves around those fittings. I used to insist on compression nuts too, but after a few years of seeing push-to-connects hold up, I’ve...

I hear you, but honestly, I’ve had decent luck with moisture meters—at least the higher-end ones. They’re not perfect, but neither is ripping out perf...

Yeah, I hear you on the “quick” under sink jobs turning into all-day projects. I’ve lost count of how many times a simple swap turned into a full-on p...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen color-coding work—at least for tenants who aren’t used to the layout. Had a young couple in one...

Yeah, sealing up those crawlspace vents is one of those things that seems almost too simple, but it really does make a difference. I used to focus on ...

Had a similar issue with one of my rentals last year—tenant called me in a panic because water was shooting sideways more than down, lol. Turned out i...

Camera inspections are definitely a lifesaver—caught a nasty root invasion at one of my rentals before it got really ugly. Good shout on the landscapi...

Yeah, that makes sense. I've had similar experiences with my rental properties. One thing I've found helpful is checking the water meter directly when...

I've definitely been down that rabbit hole myself. YouTube can be great for visualizing a task, but I've lost count of how many times I've watched a v...

Smart move on the separate line—learned that lesson myself a few years back. Lost a whole batch of strawberries before I figured out it was the soften...

Labeling is definitely smart, but honestly, even labeled valves can be tricky when you're panicking at 2 AM. I've had tenants call me in a frenzy beca...

Yeah, totally agree—it's more about cumulative effects than immediate results. I've noticed tenants rarely comment on the showerheads, but toilets are...

Had a tenant call me once at midnight with water spraying everywhere. Turns out the shut-off valve was completely seized up—rusted solid. Ended up spr...