Haha, been there with the showerhead fiasco... but hey, at least you learned quick, right? Do you double-check shut-off valves too? I always wonder about that—seen a few flooded bathrooms because someone skipped that step. Also, do you keep spare washers and O-rings handy? They're tiny but lifesavers when leaks pop up mid-project. Little prep goes a long way...
Learned the shut-off valve lesson the hard way myself—thought I'd save time skipping it, ended up mopping for hours. Now I triple-check valves and keep a stash of washers handy. Tiny parts, huge difference... prep beats cleanup every time.
Been there myself—thought I'd save a few bucks skipping the valve replacement, ended up with an overnight drip and soaked cabinet. Now I keep a labeled bin of spare O-rings, washers, and valve stems. Cheap insurance compared to water damage repairs...
"Cheap insurance compared to water damage repairs..."
Yeah, learned that lesson the hard way too. But honestly, even with spare parts handy, sometimes it's just quicker to swap out the whole valve. Depends how crusty and corroded things look under there...
Yeah, valves can be a gamble for sure. Ever had one crumble apart in your hand mid-repair? Not fun. Sometimes it's just easier to bite the bullet and replace the whole thing rather than messing around with stubborn fittings. Have you found any particular brands or types that hold up better over time? Always curious what others are using to avoid repeat headaches down the road...
