Skipping a year is tempting, but man, the risks just aren’t worth it. I’ve seen tanks get so clogged with scale, you’re basically running a science ex...

I get where you’re coming from—no sense in overcomplicating things if a Sharpie and rubber tag do the job. I do think it’s worth considering how often...

Honestly, I hear you on the plastic heads—tried to “fix” one with a rubber band and some plumber’s tape once, and it just made things worse. Water was...

That’s pretty much my rule too, but I’ll admit I’m probably more paranoid than most. I’ve seen what a tiny missed detail can do—one time a push-fit le...

I hear you on the musty smell—cellulose just seems to hang onto it forever. I’ve read that wool insulation can actually absorb and release moisture wi...

I’ve had one of those “surprise waterfalls” at 2:30 AM—copper elbow split right behind the bathroom wall. Had to sprint outside in my pajamas to shut ...

Totally agree with keeping it simple—fancy fixtures always seem great at first, but I've found they're often more trouble than they're worth. Plus, fr...