Funny you mention the cardboard boxes—I've had tenants swear up and down they didn't have any water issues, only to find a stack of old moving boxes h...
Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had tenants complain about low pressure, and the first instinct is always to try a pump or some “miracle” g...
Funny you mention that—I've lost count of how many times tenants have called about a “broken” flush, and it’s just a bit of gunk on the seal or the bu...
Yeah, that musty smell is a dead giveaway—learned that the hard way in one of my rentals. I tried patching and painting over a small section once, thi...
Had a tenant once who tried to “fix” a leaky shower head with duct tape and prayer. Ended up with water spraying out the back and soaking the drywall....
I’ve run into that adapter headache more than once—some faucets just don’t want to play nice. One thing I’ve noticed is countertop filters are easier ...
When Do You Draw the Line on Pipe Repairs? I hear you on the “whack-a-mole” thing—been there, done that, and got the water stains to prove it. I’ve h...
Totally agree about the placement—no way I’m putting sensors in every nook and cranny. I’ve had tenants unplug them after too many “false alarms” from...
Yeah, that's a good point—my experience has been similar. I tried biodegradable soap in my greywater system for a while, and honestly, I didn't notice...
I've had similar experiences with maples myself—they're relentless. A few years back, I installed a barrier around a maple tree near one of my propert...
Potato peels are definitely tricky—seen tenants deal with that same gluey mess more times than I can count. Have you tried citrus peels occasionally? ...
Haha, totally agree on the shut-off valves—had one pedestal sink where you practically had to be a contortionist just to turn off the water. Not fun. ...
I've seen this happen at a few of my rental properties, actually. One tenant swore the water tasted metallic and had weak pressure, but when I checked...
Rice is definitely a sneaky culprit...had a tenant once who thought the sink was basically a black hole for leftover takeout. Ever seen pasta swell up...