Been there. Thought I'd save a few bucks installing a garbage disposal myself—ended up flooding half the cabinet. Plumber fixed it in 20 mins, barely said a word. Sometimes it's worth paying for sanity.
"Sometimes it's worth paying for sanity."
True, but it depends. I've done a fair share of DIY plumbing—leaky faucets, dishwasher installs, etc.—and yeah, some projects turned into mini-disasters. But honestly, YouTube tutorials and a bit of patience saved me plenty of cash over the years. The key is knowing your limit and having the right tools. Flooded cabinets suck, but a little prep and caution can go a long way...
Good points—I've found DIY plumbing doable if you're careful about prep, but for me, the line is usually at soldering pipes or anything involving the main water line. Curious, anyone tackled pipe soldering successfully, or is that strictly plumber territory?
"Curious, anyone tackled pipe soldering successfully, or is that strictly plumber territory?"
I've watched a bunch of YouTube vids on soldering pipes and it looks doable...but honestly, I'm still hesitant. Has anyone tried those push-fit connectors instead? Heard mixed things about them holding up long-term.
I've used push-fit connectors on emergency repairs a few times—they're convenient and straightforward, especially if soldering feels intimidating. But honestly, for a permanent fix, I'd stick to soldering or compression fittings if possible. Push-fits can hold up fine, but I've also seen them leak after a few years, usually due to improper pipe prep or pressure fluctuations. Maybe start with push-fits temporarily, then practice soldering on spare pipes until you're confident enough for a permanent solution?
