I hear you on the copper mesh—pricey, but it’s the only thing that’s kept critters out of my crawlspace pipes for more than a season. I’ve had tenants...

Underground traps definitely have their headaches, but in my experience, the long-term costs aren’t as bad as folks think—assuming you install them ri...

Had a tenant crank the mixing valve way down once because they were worried about scalding their kid. Next thing I know, I’m getting calls about “no h...

You nailed it about the “magic pen.” If someone invents that, I’ll be first in line. I’ve got a stack of spiral notebooks going back years, each one w...

I hear you on the enzyme stuff—tried it in a couple rentals and honestly, unless tenants are super consistent, it’s just not worth the cost. I’ve seen...

Seen this a hundred times—folks trust their gadgets more than their own senses. I get the appeal of a fancy app or detector, but at the end of the day...

I’ve lost count of the times I’ve found capped lines, random wires, or even the odd junction box tucked away in a wall somewhere. Honestly, I think “f...

I've used recycled concrete plenty of times without sealing or prepping and never noticed any real issues. Sure, some minor staining happens, but hone...

I've dealt with porcelain sinks in a few of my rentals, and honestly, they're more trouble than they're worth. DIY kits might seem like a quick fix, b...