Maintenance Tips

Help & Information Center for Tenants

Useful information videos

Below are some of the most-viewed and highest-quality videos for common tenant maintenance items.

Replace Light Bulb

Unclog Shower Drain

Reset a Garbage Disposal

Unclog a Toilet

Fix a Running Toilet

Replace a Toilet Flapper

Unclog Bathroom Sink

Clean Garbage Disposal

Reset GFCI Outlet

Reset Circuit Breaker

Change Furnace Filter

Change Thermostat Batteries

Replace Smoke Detector Battery

Test Smoke Detector

Shut Off Water Under Sink

Shut Off Main Water

Relight Water Heater

Clean Dishwasher Filter

Replace Refrigerator Water Filter

Align Garage Door Sensors

DIY Video Disclaimer

Breaking Ground Property Management provides these videos solely as a convenience to residents. The videos are created and maintained by independent third parties and are not owned, produced, endorsed, or verified by Breaking Ground Property Management.

These videos are intended only as general examples of common household troubleshooting and maintenance. Every home and appliance is different, and the information shown may not apply to your specific property.

Residents should only perform tasks they feel comfortable and qualified to complete. If you are unsure, stop immediately and submit a maintenance request. Never attempt repairs involving gas lines, electrical wiring, plumbing inside walls, roofing, structural components, or any repair that could create a safety hazard.

Breaking Ground Property Management, the property owner, and their employees assume no responsibility or liability for injuries, damages, or losses resulting from the use of these videos or any attempted repair. Use of these resources is entirely at the resident’s own risk.

If you smell gas, observe sparking electrical equipment, experience flooding, or have any other emergency, leave the area if necessary and contact emergency services or your maintenance emergency line immediately.