Yeah, that’s the thing with old valves—they’re a total gamble. Sometimes they’ll turn off just fine, other times you barely touch them and they start ...

Couldn’t agree more there. I’ve seen folks try to “fix” a dead tank with every additive under the sun, but if you’re dumping paint or wipes down there...

Yeah, that's exactly my thought too. Marine epoxy is solid stuff, don't get me wrong—I've patched up plenty of hairline cracks with it and they've hel...

I've messed around with those paint markers a few times, and honestly, they're not bad...but they can smear if the pipe sweats or gets damp. Personall...

Yeah, sticking shut-off valves are the worst. Had one seize up on me during a routine faucet swap—ended up having to shut off water at the street, whi...

Colored tape trick is decent, but honestly, it's just another thing to peel off later when it gets grimy or wet. I usually just rely on a quick sharpi...

You're spot on with this. I've seen plenty of homeowners try to save a few bucks with quick fixes, but honestly, those trays and sensors are just band...

Yeah, dust can definitely mess things up, but I've also seen thermostats act weird from loose connections or even corrosion on the contacts. Usually a...

Haha, ain't that the truth. Had a similar one last winter—spent hours convinced it was air bubbles, but nope. Turned out the pipe hangers had loosened...