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RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
Had a similar situation, except mine happened during the holidays a couple years back. I was halfway across the state, and my phone started blowing up with alerts from the alarm system. At first, I panicked - visions of ...
RE: Getting the city to check your pipes: in-person or virtual inspection?
Yeah, I’ve run into the same thing more times than I can count. The city inspector’s on Facetime, and everything looks fine, but then you get in there later and there’s a slow drip under the kitchen sink or a pipe rattli...
RE: Swapping out the flush: living with a composting toilet
Had a similar situation with one of my tenants - she called me in a panic because she thought the composting toilet was broken. Turns out, she just didn’t realize there wasn’t a flush lever. Once folks get used to it, th...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
OEM parts are a pain in the wallet, but I’ve learned the hard way that they’re usually worth it - especially with appliances that can leak. Had a tenant once who tried to “help” by swapping in a universal ice maker from ...
RE: When your living room is a sauna but your bedroom's an igloo
Had a tenant once who thought closing off the vents in the spare room would save on bills. Next thing I know, they’re complaining about a whistling noise and weak airflow everywhere else. Turns out, the system just isn’t...
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
Yeah, I’ve learned that lesson the hard way. Had a tenant move in all excited about their “sleek” matte black bathroom setup… three months later, I was getting texts about “why does it look so dirty all the time?” Even w...
RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?
Had a tenant try the same thing once - epoxy kit right at the drain. Looked okay for a bit, but like you said, Ended up with a warped cabinet and a musty smell that took ages to get rid of. I get wanting to save money, ...
RE: Thinking about swapping to a pedestal sink - tips or regrets?
I've installed a few pedestal sinks in my rental units over the years, and honestly, securing them wasn't the biggest hassle for me either. But I'll tell you what was - the lack of storage space afterward. Sure, pedestal...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Had a tenant once who soaked theirs overnight in straight vinegar - ended up stripping the finish right off. Now I stick to quick dips or diluted mixes, saves me from replacing showerheads every few months... lesson lear...
RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting
I went down the hybrid route a few years back at one of my rentals, and yeah... messy is putting it mildly. Between maintenance headaches and tenants not quite getting how to use it properly, it turned into more hassle t...