I've had SharkBites holding up fine for about 5 years now, but yeah, I get your hesitation. They're great when you're in a jam, but if you're already ...

- Totally relate to your duct tape disaster—been there, done that. - Those miracle sprays? Tried one once on a garden hose leak... held for about 10 m...

- Haven't seen hard numbers myself, but honestly, lifespan isn't always guaranteed—even stainless steel hoses can fail unexpectedly. I've had one burs...

Definitely agree on clearance being key. Installed a pedestal sink in our half-bath a few years back—looked fantastic at first, but man, maintenance t...

Good tips here. Couple more things I'd throw in from my own trial-and-error: - Keep a small flashlight or headlamp handy. Crawling under sinks is dar...

Sand alone wasn't quite enough for me either—ended up mixing in some gravel to help with stability and drainage. Compost helped initially, but long-te...

Exactly. Learned this the hard way myself. A few things I've found helpful: - Use a laser level or even a simple string line to double-check slope be...