Leaks under the sink are the worst, especially when you catch them late. I always tell folks, if you smell mustiness or see even a tiny puddle, check ...
Had a tenant once who stuffed the cabinet so full, the dishwasher drain hose got pinched and started leaking behind the kickplate. Didn’t catch it unt...
Man, I hear you—those “standard size” claims are a gamble every time. I’ve had tenants call me about sinks that looked fine online but turned out to b...
That’s been my experience too, honestly. Some of those dual-flush toilets just never seem to get the half flush right, even after swapping out all the...
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve got to push back a bit on the “just do it while the walls are open” logic. I’ve managed a bunch of rentals ov...
I’ve wondered about those water-filled barriers too, especially since some of my properties have driveways that aren’t exactly level. Do they actually...
I get the grass argument, but I’ve actually had decent luck with certain ground covers—like clover or creeping thyme—on a couple of my properties. The...
Honestly, I’ve had so many pipes labeled “HOT?” over the years that I just assume past-me was trying to warn future-me about something... but who know...
I hear you—patching a rusty tank feels like putting a band-aid on a sinking ship. I’ve tried the epoxy trick and even those “miracle” sealants people ...
That’s the tradeoff I keep running into with tenants—most folks don’t want to deal with anything high-maintenance. Have you looked into how either sys...
Copper's solid, but honestly, once you get the hang of PEX, it's hard to go back. Soldering isn't rocket science, but it does take practice—and patien...
Interesting points about enzyme treatments—I haven't tried those yet, but might give them a shot. Curious though, has anyone had luck with hydro jetti...
Been there myself a couple times—nothing quite like freezing your fingers off at 3 AM trying to find the street valve, huh? Ever had tenants who tried...
Interesting points about hemp fiber. But have you tried using pipe dope instead? I've found it way less messy and quicker to apply, especially if you'...
Have you tried different types of pre-filters yet? I've experimented with a few setups myself, and some mesh filters seem to clog up way faster than o...