Good call on storage, that's exactly why I hesitated on a pedestal sink. Did you find wall-mounted shelves sturdy enough for daily use, or would you r...

Pressure-balancing valves are great, but honestly, a simple anti-scald showerhead did the trick for me. Way cheaper and zero plumbing involved. Doesn'...

Had the same issue a few months ago. I double-checked my fittings, and they were technically rated for hot water, but still warped slightly over time....

Had something similar happen with our kitchen faucet after a remodel—turned out bits of solder and grit got stuck in the aerator. Took it apart, clean...

Yeah, pipe dope's been solid for me too. Tape's cheaper upfront, but after redoing a joint twice last year, I figured the extra few bucks for dope was...

I've noticed plumbing age matters less than you'd think. Installed budget-friendly low-flow toilets in my older home (built in the 60s), and they've w...

Did you use plumber's grease on the seals when you replaced them? I've found it helps keep things watertight longer... saves a few bucks down the road...

Did something similar last spring, but instead of a full French drain, I went with a DIY dry well setup—basically dug a deep hole, filled it with grav...