marleyguitarist
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RE: Water pooling in basement—could it be a sneaky drain issue?

Had a tenant once swear up and down it was just “bad grading” outside causing their basement puddles. Turned out their washing machine drain hose had ...

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RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center

Tried one of those “eco” caulks last year—stuff peeled off faster than my tenants’ excuses for late rent. Maybe I got a dud, but I’m sticking with the...

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RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center

Cutting into the vanity is always a last resort for me too, but honestly, I’ll take a flex pipe over glued PVC any day. Been there, done that, and my...

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RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing—anyone else find it tricky?

Had a tenant once who swore by push-fits...until one popped off at 2am. Lesson learned: they're great when done right, but always double-check your pr...

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RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures

Yeah, vinegar-water is my go-to as well. I've got a couple rentals with brushed nickel fixtures, and honestly, I thought they'd save me some cleaning ...

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RE: Help, my basement drain's backing up again...

Yeah, been there myself—lining sounded great until it wasn't. When I finally bit the bullet and excavated, I did add a cleanout. Honestly, it's been a...

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RE: Eco-Friendly Ways to Keep Your Drains Clear and Fresh

Honestly, enzymes are a lifesaver. I used to swear by the vinegar-baking soda volcano until I realized it was mostly just putting on a show for my kid...

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RE: license about to expire, what's the easiest way to renew?

Couldn't agree more. Learned that lesson the hard way when a tenant called me at 2am because their fancy smart lock decided to update itself and locke...

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RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?

Clear tape trick works pretty well for me too, but I've had a few labels still fade into oblivion after a year or two. Maybe it's my handwriting—looks...

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