Totally get what you mean about those “universal” kits. I tried to help my uncle swap out his old sink drain with one of those and it was a comedy of ...

Had a similar issue at my folks' place—pipes banging around every time someone showered upstairs. Turned out the plumber had skipped a few hangers ent...

I've tried painter's tape before, but it just didn't hold up for me—got soggy and peeled off after a few months. Those plastic tags are honestly prett...

Haha, this is spot-on. First time I tackled a kitchen sink, I spent half an hour wrestling with a stubborn pipe only to realize I'd been turning it th...

I get what you're saying about loosely insulating pipes to avoid moisture buildup, but honestly, I've seen it go both ways. Last winter, I worked on a...