I've had similar luck with treated lumber—built a retaining wall about five years ago, and the plants nearby are thriving. But yeah, drainage is key.....

Yeah, I've been there too. Installed those ultra-low-flow faucets in a rental unit once, thinking I'd save a bundle on water bills. Next thing I know,...

Had a similar headache a couple years back—tenant called about a "minor leak." Pulled the toilet and found the plywood underneath was mush. Ended up s...

I've done the baking soda and vinegar thing a few times—definitely satisfying to watch it bubble up. But honestly, I think it's more psychological tha...

I get your point, but honestly valves aren't always plumber-only territory. I've swapped out plenty of shut-offs myself—key is using quality fittings ...

I installed a greywater system at one of my rentals about five years ago—thought I'd be eco-friendly and save a bit on water bills. Worked great at fi...

I've had decent luck using leftover aluminum flashing from roofing projects to shield outdoor PEX runs. Had a rental property where the previous owner...

Layering's solid advice, but honestly, heated gear has come a long way. I used to swear by thermals too—until one particularly brutal winter when I ha...

Had a similar experience a few years back—thought I was being proactive by wrapping pipes in those foam sleeves, but turns out I missed one tiny secti...

I've managed a few rental properties over the years, and coffee grounds are a definite no-go in my experience. Had tenants who swore by them until I h...