You nailed it about labels going missing or getting “repurposed”—I’ve seen everything from sticky notes slapped over shutoff tags to entire charts jus...

I get where you’re coming from with the improvising, and I’ve done my fair share of “make it work” jobs over the years. But I’ll say, there’s a line b...

Mixing finishes is a nightmare—been there, done that. The “brushed nickel” roulette is real, and I’ve had tenants point out mismatched fixtures more t...

I get the frustration, but honestly, warranties have saved me more than once. Sure, shipping fees feel sneaky, and replacement parts can be hit-or-mis...

Grease pencils are great, especially when things get messy. Learned that lesson the hard way myself—had a tenant panic during a leak and couldn't find...

Haha, your fridge story made me chuckle—I've had appliances pull similar stunts. Had a dishwasher once that would randomly beep at odd hours, like it ...

Definitely a good point about knowing the shut-off valves, but I'd go one step further—make sure you test them occasionally. I had a tenant once who k...

Totally relate to the soap struggle—honestly, I never found one that was perfect. Even the "greywater-safe" brands eventually caused buildup in my fil...

Good points about the plumbing kit and main valve, but honestly, prevention beats reaction every time. After dealing with tenants for years, I've lear...

Drain catchers have saved me more times than I care to admit. Had a tenant once who swore by enzyme cleaners and refused to use a catcher—said it was ...

Good points about enzyme cleaners and boiling water, but just a quick caution on the boiling water method—especially if you have older plumbing. I've ...

I've installed pressure regulators at a couple of my places too, and honestly, the savings were pretty minimal—maybe 5% tops. But you're right about t...