I'm totally with you on enzyme cleaners—they're fine for basic upkeep but pretty useless when things get serious. I've never tried a drain camera myse...

Yeah, wooden spoons can be sneaky troublemakers. I learned that the hard way when I tried fishing out a stuck lemon wedge from my disposal—ended up wi...

I've been considering switching to a dual-flush myself, but honestly, the idea of hunting down specialty parts makes me hesitate. I'm all for saving w...

I installed one of these dual-flush toilets about a year ago too, and honestly, I had similar concerns at first. The weaker flush made me nervous—olde...

Glad I'm not the only one wary of those multi-turn valves. As a first-time homeowner, I swapped mine out right away—didn't want to risk flooding or wo...

Had a similar scare myself a few months back. I was cooking dinner and kept smelling something weird—thought it was just me being paranoid at first. B...

I felt exactly the same about the low-flow stuff at first—thought it'd be a hassle and the pressure would be weak. But honestly, after installing one ...

Totally with you on this one. Exactly my worry too. As someone who just bought an older home, I've been dealing with all sorts of unexpected plumb...

Donating to artists is a cool idea, but honestly, I'd be careful about reusing old pipes or fixtures in anything functional—especially if they're olde...

I get what you're saying about the slippery feeling. My parents installed a water softener a couple years ago, and whenever I visit, I swear it feels ...

Good to hear the slope made a difference for you guys. I'm about to tackle mine soon, and honestly, the fabric seems worth it to me—I'd rather not dea...