I hear you on the “duct tape and hope” installs—seen my fair share of those. But here’s what I keep wondering: for those who’ve tried the “foolproof” ...

I get the urge to blame the mixing valve or scale, but honestly, I’ve seen tenants swear up and down it’s the heater when it’s just a pressure issue o...

I’ve tried that trick, but I’m always a little skeptical it tells the whole story. Ever notice if the water comes back after a few hours? Sometimes it...

That’s usually true, but I’ve also seen contractors milk “preventive” work for way more than it’s worth. Sometimes I wonder if the $1,200 fixes are pa...

I get the appeal of the clamp lights—cheap, easy, and you know exactly what they're doing. But do you ever worry about leaving them unattended for lon...

Honestly, anything that keeps you from crawling out just to double-check a chart is worth its weight in gold. I’ve scribbled notes on scrap wood befor...

Compression fittings just feel more “set it and forget it,” you know? Push-to-connect is convenient, but I’ve seen them drip after a year or two—espec...

Vintage cabinets can be great, sure, but have you thought about humidity issues in a small bathroom? Had a tenant once who brought in this old wooden ...

Yeah, rainwater setups seem straightforward until you start pricing out those tanks and filters...ouch. Still, gotta admit, fewer moving parts does so...