Redirecting downspouts really is underrated. I had a rental where tenants kept complaining about a soggy backyard, and it turned out two downspouts we...

I’ve had tenants swear the water heater was dying, only to find someone had cranked the anti-scald way down. It’s wild how often it’s just a setting o...

I get where you're coming from about mixed pipes and old setups—seen my fair share of “quick fixes” turning into full-blown projects. But I’d push bac...

Partial fixes are tempting, especially when the price tag for a full repipe makes your eyes water. I get it—I've had to make those calls on a few prop...

I hear you on the curb drama—people get weirdly possessive about “their” stretch of street. But honestly, when it comes to flooding, I don’t mess arou...

I get the notebook suggestion, but honestly, I'd recommend going digital instead. Paper logs can easily get misplaced or damaged—especially if you're ...

Had a similar mishap myself—thought I'd quickly tighten a loose pipe under the bathroom sink, ended up with water spraying everywhere. Now I always tr...