Honestly, I’ve learned the hard way that trying to clear out those drains yourself is a recipe for trouble—especially if you’re dealing with anything ...

Had a tenant call me once about a “shower fountain”—water was hitting the opposite wall, not even close to the tub. Turns out, the old shower head was...

Had a similar issue last winter—one of my tenants called about a “leak” at 2am, turned out to be steam from a marathon shower. After that, I started p...

I hear you on the “fix one thing, break two more” cycle. I’ve had tenants call about a leaky faucet, and next thing you know, I’m elbows deep in a cor...

Title: SEPTIC SYSTEM NIGHTMARES: DID YOU KNOW THIS? Right there with you—“flushable” is just marketing, not reality. I’ve had a tank back up from n...

Sticking with copper near the boiler is just smart. I’ve been burned by PEX shifting, too—especially when it’s close to a heat source. Like you said, ...

Rain barrels can be decent, but honestly, I've found greywater systems way more practical long-term. Setup can be tricky initially, but once dialed in...

Glad you found success with the rubber strips—I had a similar experience. One extra tip: wrapping some plumber's tape around pipe hangers can also hel...

Definitely agree on checking vents—it's often overlooked. Another thing I'd suggest is installing heat tape on any exposed pipes, especially those nea...

Copper pipes actually hold up pretty well outdoors, especially if you give them a quick coat of clear sealant first. I made a trellis from leftover pl...

I switched to potassium chloride about two years ago after similar concerns. Honestly, it does seem gentler on my plants and lawn—no more brown patche...

From my experience, solar water heaters can definitely pay off, but it depends a lot on your local climate and setup. Installed one about five years a...