Honestly, I get the hesitation with push-fits, but they’ve come a long way. I’ve had decent luck with them in rentals—key is making sure the pipe’s pr...

That’s a pretty reasonable approach, honestly. I’ve got a few older places in my portfolio, and in my experience, a quick look around every so often d...

I’ve used those cheap gauges before—honestly, they’re hit or miss. Sometimes you get a decent reading, but I’ve had a couple that were way off compare...

That’s pretty much my toolkit too. I’ve tried a couple of those leak sensor gadgets, but honestly, they just beep at me after I’ve already spotted the...

Good points here, especially about safety. I've noticed the savings aren't huge either, but every little bit counts, and extending the heater's lifesp...

Glass shelves are definitely practical, but I've had good luck with stainless steel myself. Installed them in a rental unit a few years back—tenants w...

Five years is pushing it, honestly. Depends on your water quality though—hard water areas build up sediment quicker. I flush mine every couple years; ...