I get the whole ice and salt thing—seen it work, but honestly, I’ve opened up a bunch of disposals over the years and most of the time, the real gunk ...

Not sure I’d jump right to removing a tree unless it’s really causing havoc. I’ve seen folks go through all that trouble and still end up with roots f...

Yeah, those old houses have a mind of their own. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been woken up by a random clank or drip, only to find out it’s...

Yeah, laminated sheets are my go-to too, even though updating them is a pain. I tried the Rocketbook thing for a while—cool idea, but after a week on ...

Yeah, sleeves are way less hassle than dealing with fiberglass wrap—especially when you’re crawling around in a damp basement. I’ve seen some brands s...

I get what you mean about universal parts sometimes working out better than expected. Still, I’ve seen my share of “universal” traps that end up cocke...

What if your street flooded because drains were clogged? You nailed it with the “pick your poison” bit. I’ve seen way too many folks buy into the “ma...

Couldn't agree more. I've lost count of how many times I've opened up a cabinet to find some Frankenstein plumbing job from decades ago. And don't eve...

I've seen a few setups using reclaimed barrels, and honestly, I'm a bit skeptical about their durability long-term. Sure, food-grade drums can be stur...

Yeah, honestly, foam seals can be hit or miss. I've installed a fair number of them, and while they're definitely easier and cleaner, I've seen a coup...

Yeah, laser levels can be handy, but honestly, I've had mixed experiences. I remember one job where the homeowner insisted we use his fancy new laser ...

Yeah, valves are sneaky like that. I've seen plenty that looked perfectly fine but started dripping the second you touched 'em. Honestly, even brand n...

Basin wrench is a lifesaver sometimes, no doubt. Silicone though...I mean, yeah, it can do the job, but I've seen it turn into a goopy mess when peopl...