I totally get the temptation to just slap some paint over a mess and call it a day. Sometimes I wonder if my house is just testing me, like, “How much...

I’ve wondered about those eco-friendly fittings too. Last time I was at the hardware store, the guy tried to sell me on them, but honestly, I’m still ...

Yeah, I get what you mean. I swapped out one of ours for a low-flow and honestly, it’s been more hassle than it’s worth. Had to plunge way more often....

I tried the shop vac thing too, and yeah, it was a disaster. Ended up with this gross soup in the tank and had to dump it out in the yard, which just ...

Yeah, drain snakes can be a lifesaver. I've had mixed luck though—sometimes pulling out hair clumps works wonders, other times it's like I'm just push...

I've thought about root barriers too, but honestly, I've heard mixed things. A neighbor of mine put some in a few years ago, and at first it seemed gr...

I get why sealing seems appealing, but honestly, I prefer keeping mine accessible. Had a sealed one before and it was a pain whenever I needed to chec...

Interesting to hear your experience with SharkBites. I've always been a bit hesitant about using push-fit fittings behind walls or cabinets, mostly be...

Good call on the shut-off valves—wish I'd thought of that before my sink decided to turn into a sprinkler. 😂 Quick question though, does indir...

Ugh, been there. My daughter flushed a rubber duck once—thought it'd be easy to fish out, but nope. Ended up pulling the whole toilet off. Honestly, w...

Yeah, I get what you're saying, but honestly, isn't it better they're updating rules based on new research rather than just sticking with outdated sta...