Honestly, the only time I miss copper is when I want to feel like a “real plumber” with a torch in hand. PEX just makes life easier, especially in tho...

I get the “out of sight, out of mind” thing, but honestly, I’d rather have the trap in the kitchen where I can keep an eye (and nose) on it. At least ...

I hear you—my wallet gets nervous just thinking about a full repipe. I’ve patched up more leaks than I care to admit, and every time I cross my finger...

I hear you on the “smart” gadgets—my so-called smart leak detector once sent me a flood alert while I was in the shower. Turns out, it just didn’t lik...

I swear, those old gate valves are like the Russian roulette of plumbing. You twist and pray, and half the time they just laugh at you while water kee...

I’ll admit, I did the camera thing once and found a Barbie shoe, a petrified Cheerio, and something that looked suspiciously like an old gummy worm. S...

I hear you, but I’ve had heat tape fail on me mid-winter—talk about a heart-stopper. Anyone ever try those “pipe heating cables” with built-in thermos...