Tried one of those universal kits a couple years back for a rental—looked like a bargain, but it was a headache. The wiring didn’t quite match up, and...

I’ve run into the same mess trying to upgrade my rentals. Last year I tried pairing a smart shutoff valve with some older leak detectors—different bra...

Man, you nailed it. I once replaced every toilet in a 60s duplex with those fancy dual-flush models, thinking I’d save a fortune on water. Instead, I ...

I feel you on the blurry scribbles—once spent half an hour trying to decipher my own handwriting from a water heater replacement. Thought I was being ...

Haha, your story brings back memories of my own DIY plumbing adventures. I once tried replacing a kitchen sink in one of my rental properties, thinkin...

I swapped out a vanity for a pedestal sink in one of my rental units a couple years back, mostly because the bathroom was tiny and I thought it'd open...

Fiberglass wraps saved me once too, though honestly my results were a bit mixed. Had a tenant call me at midnight with a burst pipe in the basement—cl...

I installed thermostatic valves in a couple of my rental units about two years ago, mostly because tenants kept complaining about the dreaded "toilet ...