Load distribution gets me every time too. I once tried hanging a pretty hefty mirror in a 1920s rental—thought I had it figured out with those heavy-d...
WEEKEND PLUMBING JOBS: WHEN DOES IT EVER GO AS PLANNED? I hear you on the “weekend job” optimism. I once bought a duplex thinking I’d just swap out a...
Funny you mention “rustic charm”—that’s basically become my go-to phrase for any wall that doesn’t look like a hotel lobby. I used to obsess over ever...
I’ve definitely had my share of “uh-oh” moments with hidden leaks. One time, I bought a rental thinking the plumbing was fine because, you know, no mu...
Luck definitely plays a part, but I think you nailed it with the basics. I’ve had a couple rentals where the “old but gold” systems outlasted the newe...
I get the hesitation with smart locks, but honestly, after managing a handful of rentals, I’ve come around to them. Had one tenant lose keys three tim...
WEEKEND PLUMBING JOBS: WHO ARE WE KIDDING? I hear you on the “quick fix” turning into a full-blown adventure. I once bought a duplex from the 1910s, ...
I hear you about the lockboxes—had one go missing from a rental property once, and it was a headache. Still, I’ve had smart locks glitch out too, espe...
Totally agree with this. When we redid our kitchen last year, I obsessed over dimmers and adjustable settings at first, but honestly, we ended up just...
Haha, this sounds way too familiar. Last summer, I had a rental property with a deck overlooking a nice little pond—tenants loved it, so I never thoug...
We had a similar issue a few years back with our golden retriever. He wasn't exactly tunneling under fences, but he was OBSESSED with digging holes ar...
I've noticed something similar actually. Clear glass definitely seems to bounce more light around, especially if it's textured or has some interesting...
Totally agree on the Bluetooth backup—it's been a lifesaver for me too. Had a funny incident once where my Wi-Fi went down right as I got home from a ...
Funny you mention that—I had a similar experience when renovating one of my rental properties. Thought I'd save myself from the dust nightmare and gav...