Braided stainless is my go-to too—way less hassle, especially if you’ve got tenants moving stuff around. I’m curious, though, has anyone actually had ...

Yeah, that spring check is key. I’ve had tenants call me in a panic because water was pouring out behind the siding—turns out, cracked pipes from a wi...

Couldn’t have said it better. I used to think I was being clever, running around with a torch and a handful of couplings every time something started ...

Mesh covers are fine, but honestly, I’ve seen them cause more problems than they solve if folks forget to clean them. In my rentals, people let those ...

Can’t blame you there. I’ve seen way too many folks twist those ancient valves right off—then you’ve got a real mess. Out of curiosity, did you ever g...

Fiberglass is definitely better in my experience too. Had foam wraps a few years back, and yeah, same issue—ended up peeling them off to find some nas...

Heating cables can be hit-or-miss for sure. I've had tenants unplug them without telling me, thinking they're saving electricity...then boom, burst pi...

Yeah, hemp's solid stuff—used it plenty of times, especially on older plumbing setups. But honestly, for quick DIY fixes, Teflon tape usually does the...

You're spot-on about the water quality thing. I've got a couple rentals in an area with pretty hard water, and tankless units there have been a bit of...

Glad someone else mentioned Toto—I've had a few Drake models in my rentals for years, and they're honestly solid performers. Quiet enough, reliable fl...

Yeah, ran into something similar a couple years back. Pressure kept dipping randomly, mostly evenings. Thought it was city work too, but turned out to...