Copper mesh can definitely be effective, but you're right to be cautious about corrosion. From what I've seen, corrosion doesn't usually show up immed...

Good call mentioning water hammer arrestors—I had a similar issue last winter. Insulation helped with the chill, but the banging didn't stop until I i...

I've seen plumbers swear by the combo method too, and honestly, it does seem to help in certain tricky spots—especially older fittings or slightly wor...

Totally get your point about pressure-assisted models. They're powerful, sure, but older plumbing can get overwhelmed pretty quickly. I've lost track ...

I totally get where you're coming from. I've dealt with a lot of plumbing calls, and honestly, the confusion usually comes down to poor labeling or ov...

You're spot-on about mineral buildup causing faucet issues. Hard water deposits—mostly calcium and magnesium—can indeed collect inside faucet cartridg...