Blue bowl cleaner. Should you allow them?
Tuesday, July 28
One of the most common things I come across in toilet bowls, even to this day, is the blue puck or or blue bowl cleaners that people out in their tank to "clean" the bowl.Now I have heard and seen everything when it comes to these little blue gems.Funniest blue puck story was a local man ( who wa...
Whats an Island Vent? Some new drink at the bar?
Thursday, July 16
The title? I know, really bad joke. However, I would be willing to bet a number of you don't know what an Island Vent is. I came across this in the Forums the other day and felt it needed a few words for those unfamiliar with it.Island vents have a few names:Island VentChicago LoopIsland Loop Ve...
Its Going to Cost How Much!!!
Tuesday, July 07
The age old debate:Flat Rate vs. Hourly (or Time and Materials)I have always worked for an hourly shop, but I have heavily researched the Flat Rate model, and know plumbers who work as Flat Rate plumbers.Truth of the matter is, investors balk at both models and never seem happy when it comes to p...
Is that...............Poo?
Tuesday, June 30
The Landlords worst nightmare. "Um..Yea... So the toilets backed up, and there's STUFF on the floor, and STUFF in the tub, and we need you to come over and fix it."Two things you know for sure:1. They didn't stop flushing when it originally clogged. Toilets rarely clog on the first bad flush.2. T...
The Truth about Water Heaters
Tuesday, June 16
So the Water Heater is out!?What now? Do you know what brand it is, how many gallons is it, is it a Water Heater or a Water Maker?Lots of questions you have to answer to get a replacement. These answers can equally eat up your time if you’re talking with a plumber as well. I mean lets face it. Mo...
Plumbing: 5 things to consider on your next deal
Tuesday, June 09
We all have done it. Walked through a house and missed things.Well from the eyes of the investor, that stuff costs money if we miss it or don’t factor it into rehab, it can really cost. But lets talk about it from the eyes of the plumberLets talk about what’s plumbing: 1.Furnaces- Hate to ...