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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...