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RE: That weird hissing sound behind the bathroom door...
Funny you mention that - last winter I had a tenant call about “whispering walls.” Turned out to be a tiny pinhole leak in a copper line, just enough to hiss but not enough to drip. Ever tried using a mechanic’s stethosc...
RE: Why are so many people getting tripped up by bathroom sink installs lately?
Title: Why are so many people getting tripped up by bathroom sink installs lately? Those shutoff valves can be a real wildcard, especially in older places. I’ve had tenants call about “just a drip” and show up to find t...
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RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
It’s wild how often folks underestimate the “simple” stuff. I’ve had tenants try to swap ice makers, thinking it’s just a few screws, and then I’m mopping up water or chasing down a shorted circuit. It’s always those pla...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
I get what you mean about being cautious - sometimes it feels like if you breathe on those adjustment screws the wrong way, something else starts acting up. In my experience, as long as you’re not cranking things super t...