I've thought about trying one of those stainless racks, but I'm a bit skeptical they'll hold heavy cast iron pans without bending or warping over time...

Yeah, replacing it is usually the smarter move once rust really sets in. I remember a few years back, I had a tenant call me up complaining about rust...

Had a tank heater go out on me once—middle of winter, tenants called at 2 AM because the basement was ankle-deep in rusty water. Not fun. Switched to ...

Glad to hear the PVC worked out for you. I was skeptical myself at first—had an old rental property where roots kept invading the clay pipes every cou...

Had a tenant once who swore by foam insulation alone—said heat tape was just "overkill." Well, guess who got a frantic midnight call when temps dipped...