Valve pullers are handy, but honestly, I’ve had mixed luck with them. Sometimes they just end up mangling the stem worse. I usually try a little gentl...

Funny how much time we spend worrying about stuff nobody will ever notice. I used to obsess over getting everything perfectly straight under the sink,...

Honestly, you’re on the right track. I’ve had tenants swear a dehumidifier would solve everything, but if that musty smell pops up overnight, it’s usu...

Same here—quarter-turns are a game changer, especially when you’re trying to avoid a flood at 2am. As for dishwashers not draining after a hose swap, ...

Honestly, I’ve found that documenting everything—photos, timestamps, even short videos—makes a big difference when dealing with city services. They se...

That’s a really interesting point about labeling actually making things more confusing sometimes. I’ve run into that exact issue—especially after a pl...

Tagging lines with tape is clever...might borrow that one. But do you guys actually replace your hoses proactively, or just wait until something goes ...

Had a similar experience in one of my older units—tenants kept mentioning water spraying everywhere. Initially thought it was user error or just exagg...

Good points here, especially about the copper sulfate. I've used it a few times myself, and it does seem to slow down root growth pretty effectively. ...

I've found pairing mechanical ventilation with a cracked window works pretty well, especially in older places. But I wonder, does the humidity sensor ...

Yeah, ceramic disc faucets are interesting—definitely a different beast from cartridge types. I once had a tenant call me in frustration because their...

Definitely agree on the drain snake—saved me more than a few plumber calls over the years. I'm curious though, have you ever run into issues with enzy...