I get where you're coming from—I've had my share of surprises behind wall plates. Fried wire nuts, mystery splices, you name it. I always kill the bre...

Couldn’t agree more about knowing your limits. I’ve had tenants try to “fix” things with a butter knife or even a coat hanger—never ends well. One thi...

That’s the truth. I’ve seen tenants try to slap some duct tape or that spray stuff on a pipe and hope for the best—usually ends up making a bigger mes...

Dedicated Drain Line Is Worth It, Especially in Rentals Can’t say I’ve ever regretted putting in a dedicated drain for a dishwasher. I’ve got a handf...

I hear you on the maintenance. I’ve got a couple rentals with older plumbing, and even just keeping regular toilets running smooth is a chore. Rainwat...

Those old floor returns crack me up. I had a duplex from the 40s with those little grates—looked like something out of a museum. Half the time, they w...