Haha, your bathtub clog story gave me flashbacks to the first (and last) time I tried installing a DIY greywater system—let's just say it wasn't pretty. But you're spot-on about rain barrels. Mine have been great too, aside from the occasional mosquito party. A little mosquito dunk here and there and it's smooth sailing. You're right though, greywater isn't impossible, just gotta brace yourself for the maintenance. Props for sticking with it!
Your mosquito dunk comment reminded me of the time I forgot mine and ended up hosting the neighborhood mosquito convention...lesson learned, haha. I've been curious about greywater setups though—do you find certain soaps or detergents easier on the system? I've heard mixed things about eco-friendly brands actually being better or worse for clogs. Would hate to go through all that effort just to turn my pipes into a science experiment.
