That’s a really good point. I’ve had a couple of those “uh oh” moments myself—one time I went to shut off a main valve during a leak and the thing wou...

Had a tenant a couple years back who tried to fix a similar issue himself—leaky pipe under the kitchen sink. He used some kind of sealant tape and sil...

Haha, same here—my phone's full of valves and junction boxes. One trick I've found useful is adding quick labels right onto the photos using a markup ...

You're spot on about greywater setups being a better bet than rain barrels. I had similar mosquito issues with my barrels, even after trying screens a...

Had a similar issue at one of my rentals a couple years back. Camera inspection is definitely step one—no point guessing. If roots are the culprit, hy...

Exactly—I've noticed sensor faucets can also struggle with certain lighting conditions. Had one bathroom faucet that went rogue whenever sunlight hit ...

Been there, done that... and trust me, you're not alone. Laminated cards are a lifesaver—I stick mine right next to the basement door. Another trick: ...

Another handy tip—before you even grab that bucket, shut off the water valves under the sink and test the faucet to make sure they're actually off. Le...

Couldn't agree more—learned this the hard way myself. Had a tenant call me panicking about water spraying everywhere, turns out the previous DIY insta...

Haha, thermostatic valves are a lifesaver. Had the same issue in one of my older properties—tenants kept texting me about the dreaded cold shower surp...

I've run into exactly this on a couple of older properties. Wireless cams are great until you hit that one stubborn concrete wall or reinforced founda...