Yeah, YouTube's saved me a few times too. But honestly, even some plumber channels can be iffy—had one guy skip a crucial step once and flooded half my kitchen...lesson learned, always cross-check with multiple vids.
Yeah, I've noticed the same thing—some plumbing vids gloss right over critical details. Did you happen to check the comments before diving in? Sometimes the best troubleshooting tips are buried there. Also curious, did you find any particular channels that consistently get it right, or is it always hit-or-miss? Either way, props for tackling it yourself...flooded kitchens are no joke.
I've noticed comments can be goldmines too, but honestly, even as a plumber I find YouTube channels kinda hit-or-miss. Ever get halfway into a fix only to realize the vid skipped a crucial step? Been there...wet socks aren't fun.
Totally relate to the frustration of incomplete YouTube vids. I've had my fair share of "wait, what?" moments halfway through a DIY plumbing fix. Honestly, I've found that forums or even Reddit threads can be way more reliable—especially when seasoned folks chime in with their own experiences and tips. Plus, you get multiple perspectives, which helps avoid those nasty surprises mid-project.
One thing I've learned the hard way: always skim through comments first. Sometimes the top-rated comment saves you from a flooded bathroom or worse...wet socks (been there too, unfortunately). Curious though, has anyone tried plumbing-specific apps or online manuals? Wondering if they're worth the download or just another digital dead-end.
"Curious though, has anyone tried plumbing-specific apps or online manuals? Wondering if they're worth the download or just another digital dead-end."
I've actually given a couple of plumbing apps a shot—mixed results, honestly. Some felt like glorified ads for tools and parts, but others had pretty decent troubleshooting sections that saved me from some messy situations. My go-to lately has been digital manuals from manufacturer websites—they're surprisingly clear and detailed. Definitely beats the vague YouTube vids when you're knee-deep in a leaky faucet situation...
