That “one shot” thing with silicone tape is what gets me nervous every time. I totally get the appeal, though, especially after I tried it on a stubbo...

That checklist approach makes a lot of sense—definitely better than just slapping on another coat of paint and hoping for the best. I’ve run into thos...

Tried the damper shuffle last winter when my upstairs felt like a meat locker and the downstairs was roasting. Took me forever to even find the things...

Manual shutoff all the way for me, but I do like having a leak sensor under the sink just in case. My “system” is basically: 1) get alert, 2) run down...

Totally get where you’re coming from—sometimes you just need something that works, fast, and those push-to-connects are hard to beat in a crisis. I’ve...

I get what you’re saying about water sneaking into places you can’t see. I’ve tightened a few fittings myself, but I always wonder—how do you really k...

I’ve always wondered if trenchless liners would really hold up long-term, so hearing five years with no issues is encouraging. Did you have to do any ...

I totally get the “lottery” feeling—sometimes it’s like, will this flush or am I about to break out the plunger again? When we put in a dual-flush mod...

I hear you on poking around before shelling out for a new one. Last winter, mine started making this weird knocking noise and the water got a little r...