Funny how often folks jump to the worst-case scenario—leaks, mold, you name it—when sometimes it’s just a dried-out trap or something simple. I’ve see...

Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick Funny how you mention the magnet trick—I’ve tried that a few times and, honestly, I think my luck wit...

Water Pooling in Basement—Could It Be a Sneaky Drain Issue? Yeah, old houses are a mixed bag. I’ve been through more than a few—sometimes the charm’s...

Ain’t that the truth. I’ve lost count of how many times tenants swear the AC’s shot, but there’s a bookshelf parked right in front of the return. Abou...

Reference wheels are fine for some folks, but honestly, I’ve never really understood the hype. Maybe it’s just me, but I’d rather deal with a phone ap...

You nailed it with the “sometimes saving water means spending more upfront” bit. I’ve swapped out a bunch of toilets in older rentals, and honestly, i...

Yeah, I hear you on the “pick your battles” thing. I’ve got a couple of rentals from the 50s and 60s, and honestly, if I tried to get everything lined...

Yeah, fair enough... drain screens can help if you're diligent. But honestly, I've seen tenants ignore way simpler stuff than that. You'd be amazed ho...

Metal tags sound solid in theory, but honestly, I've got mixed feelings about them. A few years back, I tried something similar—engraved aluminum tags...

Good tips on angling the mesh, hadn't thought of that one. I'd just add—don't underestimate how quickly debris can build up, even with a good screen. ...

Yeah, shut-off valves are great—when they actually work. I've had a few that were so corroded they snapped right off in my hand. Ever had to sprint ou...

Yeah, totally agree with this. I've been renting out properties for years now, and trust me, I've seen my fair share of tenants who think preventive m...

Careful with this one though...depends on how long it's been since your last flush. I once dumped mine straight into the flower bed, thinking "free wa...