Yeah, catching leaks early is key. Had a pipe burst last winter in an older rental unit—luckily the RF sensors alerted me right away. Still, I always ...
Had a similar issue recently—pressure dropped randomly, and I was convinced something major had burst behind the walls. Turned out the pressure regula...
Good call on the plumber's tape, saved me more than once. Learned the hard way myself about overtightening plastic fittings—cracked a showerhead conne...
Rain barrels are pretty solid, yeah. But heads up—make sure they're covered or screened properly. Had a neighbor's setup turn into mosquito central la...
Metal lids are definitely the way to go. Plastic might seem convenient at first, but critters can be surprisingly persistent...and once they're in, yo...
Once rust sets in, it's usually a losing battle. Temporary fixes like flushing or anode swaps can buy you some time, but they're rarely permanent solu...
Yeah, visible rust usually means trouble brewing inside. Even minor corrosion can escalate faster than you'd think—seen it happen plenty of times. Did...
I fitted an external gauge last year after a diaphragm failure caught me off guard during a cold snap. Honestly, it's been handy for quick checks with...
You made the right call. I've seen plenty of folks hold onto scrap metal hoping for a price spike, only to end up with cluttered garages and safety ha...