I hear you on the waste with single-use warmers. I’ve tried the rechargeable ones too—definitely handy, but I always worry about them getting wet or s...
Definitely noticed maples and willows are the worst offenders on my properties. Haven’t had much luck with root barrier fabrics—seems like they just s...
Had a valve go bad behind a bathroom wall once—total nightmare. Water damage snuck up on me, and insurance barely covered it. Since then, I stick with...
Heat tape’s always made me a little nervous, especially in older places. I’ve had it trip breakers a couple times, and once it even melted the insulat...
Definitely relate to this—older plumbing can be a real headache. I've dealt with a fair share of kitchen sink disasters in older properties, and each ...
Yeah, this matches my experience too. I've managed a few properties over the years, and for sinks or fixtures in high-traffic areas, DIY fixes rarely ...
Interesting, I've had decent luck with copper myself, but zinc does seem more consistent. Either way, proper installation and regular maintenance are ...
I've had decent luck with foam even on uneven floors, but the trick is getting the toilet shimmed really well before applying it. Foam's definitely le...
Installing an access panel behind a pedestal sink is definitely a smart move, especially with older plumbing—I've done it myself in a couple rentals. ...
Yeah, wrapping barrels is always a gamble... learned that the hard way myself. Draining's definitely the safer bet—less chance of nasty surprises come...
Yeah, that's been my experience too. Kiosks are usually the way to go, especially if you hit them early. I try to avoid Mondays and Fridays altogether...
Haha, yeah, I've seen similar situations. As someone who's managed rental properties, I lean toward low-flow toilets for simplicity and safety—fewer s...
Doubling wax rings can work, but personally I'm cautious about it—seen a tenant try that once and ended up with a slow leak that went unnoticed for we...
Good tip about warming it slightly, but honestly, I switched to rubber seals years ago. Had a tenant once who tried installing a wax ring himself—ende...