Couldn't agree more about treating symptoms vs root causes—seen too many folks chasing their tails with constant top-ups. Boilers aren't rocket scienc...

Loose brackets are common culprits, good catch. Next time, try adding foam pipe insulation too—it dampens vibrations nicely. Plumbing's always full of...

Installed plenty of pressure-balancing valves in older homes, and honestly, results vary. If your pipes are really narrow and rusty inside, the valve ...

I've seen similar issues, especially with laundry water. Detergents can really mess with soil permeability over time—had a client whose garden beds go...

Faucet aerators are dead simple—usually just screw on by hand. Might need pliers if your old one's stuck. Pressure stays decent, but rinsing shampoo w...

Yeah, duct tape's great for a lot of things, but plumbing definitely isn't one of them. I've seen similar disasters—someone once tried sealing a crack...