Honestly, duct tape’s saved my butt a few times too, but I get nervous about leaving it on anything heat-related for long. Stuff gets gummy or peels o...

That line made me laugh, but it’s way too real. Clay just doesn’t let go. I’ve seen folks try to shortcut with just gravel, but honestly, without a pr...

I get the appeal of push-fits, especially when you’re in a hurry or just don’t want to deal with a bunch of tools. But honestly, I’ve seen more leaks ...

I get the frustration with French drains in clay, but I’ve actually seen them work if you use the right gravel and wrap the pipe in filter fabric. The...

Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing with some of the newer Moen low-flow faucets—especially in places with hard water. They’re decent for saving water, ...

That’s pretty much it. I’ve run into the hard water problem too—no finish seems totally safe from those spots, even with regular wipe-downs. The solde...

I've seen enzyme cleaners do a pretty solid job too. Last year, my kitchen sink kept clogging up, and boiling water was just a temporary fix—clog came...

Switched to a low-flow model last year—honestly, installation wasn't too bad, but I've noticed more clogs than before. Savings are minimal so far... n...

Torque specs are definitely important, but honestly, I've found that even easing up on the wrench isn't always enough with plastic fittings. Sometimes...

Had a similar issue at my place—felt like standing under a leaky pipe at first. Got used to it eventually, but I still wonder if faucet aerators might...

Nice job tackling that yourself—always feels good when things go smoothly. I've noticed the pressure drop you're mentioning, but it seems pretty subtl...

Had a similar experience at my place. Aerators were easy enough, but didn't really move the needle much on the water bill. Switched out the shower hea...

Switched to a low-flow shower head last year, and honestly, it made a noticeable difference on the water bill. Aerators are decent too, but I didn't s...