Haha, been there myself more times than I'd like to admit. I once thought I could handle a leaky faucet—ended up flooding half the bathroom before I finally swallowed my pride and called a plumber. DIY plumbing is a humbling experience for sure...
Haha, plumbing mishaps are like a rite of passage—trust me, I've seen plenty during my apprenticeship. Don't beat yourself up, faucets can be sneaky little things... at least you knew when to call it quits before things got even messier.
Honestly, I'd say DIY plumbing isn't always worth the risk. Watched a friend flood his kitchen thinking he could easily swap a valve. Ended up costing way more than if he'd just called someone from the start. Sure, faucets seem simple enough...but water damage isn't fun or cheap to fix. Better safe than sorry with plumbing, at least in my book.
Totally agree with you there—DIY plumbing can quickly spiral into a sitcom-level disaster. I've had tenants who thought a YouTube video qualified them to fix a leaky pipe... next thing you know, I'm ankle-deep in water at 2 AM, wondering why I didn't just call my plumber buddy in the first place. Faucets might look innocent enough, but trust me, water has a sneaky way of finding every tiny crack and crevice. Better to pay upfront than mop up regrets later.
"water has a sneaky way of finding every tiny crack and crevice."
Haha, ain't that the truth... I've seen water show up in places you wouldn't even think possible. Had one guy try to patch a pipe with duct tape—worked great for about 15 minutes, then boom, indoor waterfall. Quick fixes can be tempting, but they rarely hold up. Curious though, anyone ever had a DIY plumbing fix actually work out long-term, or is that just an urban legend?
