I get the appeal of DIY, but honestly, I’ve seen too many “simple” upgrades turn into expensive repairs later. Dual-flush kits and aerators sound easy...

Yeah, waiting is a pain, but honestly, I’ve learned the hard way that shortcuts usually backfire. Tried a “close enough” part once—ended up with a slo...

Yeah, I’ve seen the same thing with matte black—looks sharp at first, but tenants aren’t always gentle and that finish can start to chip or fade, espe...

- Couldn’t agree more about the heat tape. Folks think it’s set-and-forget, but if it’s not actually touching the pipe, you might as well just wish th...

I've thought about doing something similar, but a couple things always held me back: - Worried about tenants accidentally using harsh chemicals or bl...

- Battery backup's def a lifesaver—had tenants who unplugged theirs 'cause of bacon-triggered false alarms. 🙄 Repositioning helps sometimes, b...

I've installed a couple of those filters in rental units over the years—here's my take: - They do help a bit, but honestly, it's not night-and-day. M...

I've put these dual-flush toilets in a few of my rental units, and honestly, results have been mixed: - Some tenants adapted quickly and saw noticeab...

- Main shut-off is fine until it's not. Had a tenant call me at midnight once because the sink was spraying everywhere. By the time I got there, kitch...

Yeah, diverters haven't been great in my experience either. Tried a few setups myself—honestly, a simple angled screen with wider spacing worked best....