That’s pretty much my take too. I’ve seen high loops fail more than once, especially in older houses with weird plumbing. As for dedicated drain lines...

You nailed it—if the water’s got nowhere to go, all the pipe and gravel in the world won’t help. I’ve seen folks spend a fortune on French drains, onl...

I hear you on the float switch thing—those get stuck more often than people realize. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been called out for a “fai...

Ain’t that the truth. I always tell folks—don’t trust a “quick fix” when it comes to roots. Here’s what I usually recommend: first, camera inspection ...

Leaks under the sink aren’t super common if you’re careful, but they do happen—usually from cross-threaded fittings, overtightening, or cheap hoses. M...

Had a similar situation a couple years back—client swore up and down it was groundwater seeping in, maybe a busted perimeter drain. After poking aroun...

Pressure gets all the attention, but I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve pulled out a sink cabinet and found black mold from a drip nobody noticed....

Plumber On Speed Dial Vs. Plumbing Apps—What’s Your Go-To? I get the appeal of a handwritten list, but honestly, I’ve seen those things go missing or...

Ceramic disc valves are generally solid, but they're not bulletproof. I've installed a few in higher-end kitchens, and yeah, they do hold up better th...

Pedestal sinks look nice, but honestly they're a pain to work with. Last one I installed, the homeowner had sealed it like Fort Knox—took forever to p...

The baking soda and vinegar combo can help a bit, but honestly, it's not gonna clear out tougher build-ups like hair or grease deeper in the pipes. If...

Low-flow showerheads are pretty solid these days, glad yours worked out. Recycled pipes though...that's a bit trickier. I've seen a few installations ...

Yep, seen that happen more times than I'd like. But before you jump straight to replacing the tank, double-check that valve first—it's a quick check a...