Yeah, I’ve crossed that line a few times. Tried to save a buck by patching up my old drain with whatever was in the garage—plumber’s putty, duct tape,...

Spot-resistant finishes are a lifesaver with hard water, but yeah, nothing’s truly maintenance-free. For the filters, I stick a reminder on my phone—o...

Yeah, that’s what worries me. My house is old and nothing lines up the way it should. I like the idea of a pedestal for the look, but honestly, I use ...

I’m not totally convinced it’s just water quality, honestly. I’ve got pretty soft water here and still had a “fancy” faucet start leaking after two ye...

I've tried a couple plumbing apps, but honestly, when water's spraying everywhere, the last thing I'm doing is unlocking my phone and scrolling throug...

I installed one of those under-sink filters last year—honestly, wasn't as tricky as I expected. Instructions were pretty clear, and no leaks so far (k...

Good point about insulating ducts—didn't think of that before. Wondering though, does it add much to the overall cost? I'm trying to keep expenses dow...

Glad you mentioned this—I had the exact same worry when I swapped mine out. Thought I'd messed something up. Good to know it fades eventually... guess...