Definitely agree with this. Expansion noise from temperature changes is pretty common, especially in older homes or places where pipes are tightly fit...

Painter's tape is definitely a solid choice, but I've had mixed luck with it myself. It works great indoors or in dry areas, but if you're labeling pi...

Smart thermostats are definitely a step up, especially when it comes to remote monitoring. I'd agree they're worth it for rentals—catching issues earl...

Had this same issue pop up on a job a couple months ago—it's pretty common, actually. The cartridge is definitely worth checking, but I'd also suggest...

Definitely second the baking soda and vinegar trick, it's saved me a few times too. One thing I'd add—if you're using a snake, go slow and gentle at f...

I've seen similar results with magnesium rods as well—especially in areas with high sulfate content. Had a customer once who was dealing with persiste...

That's actually a great tip—I've been doing something similar, but instead of photos, I jot down notes in a dedicated app. Only downside is sometimes ...