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williamd46
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RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Yeah, I hear you. Some of these “eco” toilets are more trouble than they’re worth. I’ve had tenants call about weak half flushes, and honestly, sometimes it’s just the design. You can only tweak so much before you’re cha...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
I hear you on not fixing what isn’t broken. Some of my rentals still have original copper, and they’re holding up fine after decades. But I’ve seen a few places where a tiny pinhole leak went unnoticed and turned into a ...
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
I hear you on that. I’ve had push-to-connect fittings leak in rentals after a year or two, usually because the pipe wasn’t spotless or had some weird nick. Compression is more work, but at least you can see if it’s tight...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Had a similar mess in one of my rentals a couple years back. Tenant swore they caught the leak fast, but by the time I got in there, the baseboards were already warping and the drywall was soft. Tried the fans and dehumi...
RE: anyone tried sustainable plumbing upgrades at home?
Mixing materials is pretty much the only way I’ve been able to keep my rentals up to code without breaking the bank. Copper’s solid, but it’s just not practical price-wise these days, especially if you’re doing a whole p...
RE: When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save
Yeah, I used to swear by wax too - old habits die hard. But after enough late-night calls from tenants about leaks, I finally gave in to the foam seals. They’re not perfect, but man, they save a lot of cleanup. Still fee...
RE: When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save
Honestly, I’ve had the same experience with a lot of these “green” products. Tried a low-VOC caulk once - looked great for about six months, then started peeling. The old-school stuff is a pain, but at least it sticks ar...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Couldn't agree more. Tried PVC myself - roots laughed at it after a couple years. Switched to HDPE eventually, and it's held solid. Sometimes cheap solutions just delay the inevitable... learned that lesson the hard way ...