"Doing a bit of digging before buying saves a lot of headaches later."
Couldn't agree more—learned that the hard way myself. Ever tried those showerheads with adjustable flow settings? Surprisingly decent pressure, and my water bill actually dropped a bit. Worth checking out if you're budget-conscious.
Yeah, adjustable showerheads are decent, but honestly, the real savings come from fixing leaks and drips. You'd be surprised how much water (and cash) goes down the drain from a tiny drip you barely notice. Had a faucet dripping for months—kept putting it off because it seemed minor. Finally got around to fixing it, and my water bill dropped noticeably next month. Felt kinda dumb for waiting so long, haha.
Also, quick tip: don't go too cheap on plumbing parts. Saving a few bucks upfront usually means you'll be replacing it again sooner rather than later... learned that lesson more times than I'd like to admit.
Good points, but honestly, sometimes the cheaper plumbing parts aren't that bad. I've used budget fittings and valves a few times now, and they've held up surprisingly well. Sure, you gotta do your homework—check reviews, materials, etc.—but paying extra doesn't always guarantee quality. Also, adjustable showerheads might not save as much as fixing leaks, but they're still worth it for comfort alone... especially if your water pressure is inconsistent.
True, cheaper fittings can work fine, but for valves, especially shut-off valves under sinks or toilets, I'd still lean toward mid-range. Had a cheap one seize up once... total pain to replace. Showerheads though—agreed, comfort matters more than savings there.
I'm with you on valves—learned that lesson the hard way myself. But showerheads... I actually went for a water-saving one recently, and surprisingly, it's pretty comfy. Didn't expect that, honestly. Worth checking out if you're curious!
