Totally agree about clearing out the cabinet first—learned that one the hard way myself. Personally, I've found quick fixes like patches or tape rarely hold up long-term... usually better to replace the section properly, even if it's a bit pricier upfront.
Haha, I feel your pain—I recently tackled my first plumbing adventure as a new homeowner, and let's just say it was... memorable. Clearing out the cabinet beforehand is definitely a lifesaver; nothing like scrambling to rescue soggy cleaning supplies mid-leak. You're spot-on about the quick fixes too. I optimistically slapped some waterproof tape on mine at first, thinking I'd outsmarted the system. Spoiler alert: I did not. Ended up replacing the whole section anyway, and honestly, it wasn't as intimidating as I'd feared. A bit pricier upfront, sure, but the peace of mind is worth every penny. Hang in there—sounds like you're already on the right track!
Been there myself—thought I'd nailed it with plumber's putty once, but nope... drip returned within days. Ended up replacing the pipe too, and honestly, the hardest part was just convincing myself to start. You've got this.
Did you check if the leak was actually coming from the pipe itself or maybe from the connection point? I had a similar issue last month—thought it was the pipe, replaced it, and still had that annoying drip. Turned out the real culprit was a worn-out washer at the joint. Felt pretty silly after all that hassle... Have you double-checked those fittings yet?
Been there myself, man... chasing leaks can drive you up the wall. Definitely worth checking those fittings first—I wasted a whole afternoon once replacing pipes when it was just a loose nut. Hang in there, you'll figure it out.
