Honestly, I had to learn this the hard way. I thought a little extra tape would do the trick, but it just delayed the inevitable leak. You’re right—re...

I hear you on the plastic heads—mine lasted about six months before it started spraying sideways like a busted fire hydrant. I’m with you, metal’s the...

I get the hesitation about copper mesh. I’ve read mixed things—some folks swear by it, others say it just slows roots down for a bit. Personally, afte...

That’s exactly my concern too. Shrink tubing looks neat, but unless you get the perfect fit and really heat it evenly, I’ve noticed it can shift a bit...

When we bought our place, the previous owners had planted a couple of maples pretty close to the septic field. At first, I didn't think much of it—fig...