Good point about galvanic corrosion—I've seen a few setups where people skipped dielectric unions, and it wasn't pretty after a couple years. Did you ...

Paper towels can definitely hold up better, but aren't you worried about them clogging the drain if bits break off? I've always been cautious about us...

Haha, I feel you on the SharkBite side-eye...been there myself. Curious though, have you checked your water pressure lately? Sometimes high pressure c...

Definitely see your point, but isn't it also important to recognize when a job might be too risky to tackle alone? I've been apprenticing for a bit no...

Ever taken apart a cartridge faucet? Those things can be tricky... springs, washers, tiny parts everywhere. Learned the hard way to always lay out par...