Title: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install? I get where you’re coming from about countertop filters feeling a bit disp...
Yeah, I totally agree about actually testing the shutoff valve every so often. I’ve had a tenant call me in a panic because the main wouldn’t budge—en...
I hear you on the “set and forget” thing. I’ve found the same with my rainwater barrels—less to break, less to replace. Those “easy” features always ...
Masking tape and Sharpies are hard to beat for quick fixes, honestly. I’ve tried a few things—those silicone bands looked promising, but I had the sam...
Yeah, the color tape trick fooled me too—red and orange are basically twins in a dark basement. I’ve started using painter’s tape with big arrows and ...
Haha, been there more times than I'd like to admit. Curious though, did you end up replacing with copper or go for something like PEX? I've switched o...
Good points all around. I've dealt with more than my fair share of septic headaches over the years, and honestly, prevention really is your best frien...
Switching mulch types can really make a difference, can't it? I've had similar experiences with shredded bark—definitely noticed better drainage after...
I've wondered the same thing—feels like every plumber has their own secret shorthand. Ever tried asking a plumber directly about their labeling logic?...
I've had a similar experience, actually. A tenant once called me because the detector was going off after she'd done some heavy-duty cleaning in the k...
Haha, yeah, that "whoosh" definitely caught me off guard the first time I installed one in a smaller apartment. Tenants haven't complained much since,...
Copper sulfate's alright, but honestly, have you tried those heavy-duty root barriers yet? I had a maple tree once—beautiful thing, but my gosh, its r...
I've had a few tenants who've used composting toilets, and honestly, the maintenance isn't as daunting as it sounds. Once you get past the initial lea...
Haha, been there myself... more than once actually. Curious though, do you guys prefer keeping the wrench near the stairs or right at the main valve i...
Had something similar happen in one of my rentals last year—tenant called me in a panic because the showerhead was spraying sideways and soaking the b...