My 40 gallon water heater is about 15 years old. I don't think it's ever been replaced. We have very hard water, which apparently means lots of sediment. The inspector suggested that the sediment could be/is so high i...

I own a duplex where the sewage lines are shared. A few months ago, I received a call from Unit 1 stating that they were getting backup in their bathtub and bathroom sink. I called a plumbing company and they did a sc...

Seeking help from an experienced GC, engineer, or architect to install an LVL beam on this 1963 flip house in Grapevine. Length from wall to wall is 17’3”. I’d like it to be flush with the joists so the ceiling is f...

Hi BPI am sharing how my first month went as an STR Host. Time after time, people on social media discuss the highlights and how much money you can make owning an STR but ignore the ugly/bad that comes with being a ho...

I have an issue with a tenant repetitively clogging the sewer, and requiring a plumber to unclog each time. The first two times I hired the plumber and covered the costs. The plumber believes it is an issue with use -...

So the government mandated lower flow toilets in 1994.  It took until about 2005 before manufacturers figured out how to do this without making toilets that clog all the time. I have lived in a townhouse built in 1998...

I have a property I purchased which is just a half duplex. The property seemed rent ready but I just discovered major plumbing issues on a slab foundation. I knew it had foundation issues because they were obvious but...

We had a recent repipe done by not a great contractor (not my choice, long story).  They failed to strap the pipes so now there is major rattling and pipe contraction noise in the walls where there didn't use to be.  ...

Hi All, Wanted to get some suggestions on best Low-Flow Toilets for Apartment buildings in a C+ building. I've owned a 6-unit for about 6 months now, and the water/sewer bill is higher than expected. RUBS are illegal ...

Fellow Investors: After six (6) years of renting out properties, I still haven't yet figured out the best way to mitigate those tenants who fail to keep an eye out for the occasional leaky toilet flapper for which som...