So I stumbled onto this online guide about plumbing cross-connections when I was trying to sort out an issue in my basement bathroom. It seemed pretty clear and helpful at first, but then some of the advice felt kinda sketchy, you know? Like it oversimplified things. Has anyone else run into guides or resources that seem good initially but leave you second-guessing yourself halfway through the job?
Haha, been there myself—thought I found the holy grail of plumbing guides once, only to realize halfway through that it skipped some pretty crucial steps. Ended up standing ankle-deep in water, wondering if the author ever actually tried their own advice. 😅
A few things I've learned the hard way:
- If the guide makes it sound too easy, it probably is.
- Always double-check with at least one other source (or YouTube video) before diving in.
- Beware of any guide that says "just" or "simply" too often—nothing in plumbing is ever "just" anything.
Makes me wonder, though... how do you guys usually vet your online DIY resources? Do you trust user reviews, or is there another trick to spotting sketchy advice early on?
