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RE: Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?
I’ve swapped out a few tubs for showers in rentals, and honestly, I’ve gone both ways with the piping. One thing I always wonder about is long-term maintenance - has anyone run into issues with rodents chewing PEX? I’ve ...
RE: What if you skipped a year of solar water heater upkeep?
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve had a couple systems that went two years without a proper flush and didn’t end up in total disaster. Maybe I just got lucky, or maybe it depends on the water quality in ...
RE: What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight?
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 hiding behind a couch, basically acting like sponges. I always wonder...
RE: LOW SHOWER PRESSURE: DOES THAT BOOSTER PUMP REALLY WORK?
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” gadget. Sometimes it helps for a bit, but if the pipes are full of scal...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
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 button sticking. Ever notice some brands seem more finicky than others...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
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, thinking it was just cosmetic, but two months later I was tearing out a...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
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 get wanting to save time, but man, those shortcuts always come back...
RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
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 to swap out if you’re dealing with tenants who move a lot. Under-sin...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
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 had a couple of rentals where it felt like every time I fixed one lea...
RE: Plumbing pros weigh in: new app promises faster fixes and fewer headaches
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 mopping or even a leaky coffee maker. Ever tried those sensors that...
RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting
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 much difference in plant health compared to plain rainwater. Could ...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
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 properties, thinking I'd finally solved the issue. Worked great for about t...
RE: Sink monster making weird noises and not grinding right
The amount matters as well as the type of food. Scraping a big batch of peels into the bin or compost is easier on the drain than trying to feed them all through at once. The disposal's manual is the useful guide for wha...
RE: Thinking about swapping to a pedestal sink - tips or regrets?
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. Have you thought about those slim corner shelves or even recesse...