I actually did seal the plywood under my last sink—two coats of spar urethane. Was it perfect? Nope, but it held up way better than the old particle b...

That’s the truth. Broke one of those little floats before and it was a pain to track down a replacement. The straw trick works, but I’d say if you’re ...

That’s actually good to hear—sometimes I wonder if I’m just wasting my time with these DIY fixes, but you’re right, surface prep makes a huge differen...

Have you found landscape fabric actually helps much with roots? I've tried it before, and honestly, the roots just punched right through after a coupl...

I've tried both wax and foam seals, and honestly, foam was way easier to handle—no sticky mess or worrying about squishing it unevenly. But... I did h...

Totally agree on manual checks being underrated. Curious though, did you patch up the drywall yourself afterward or call someone in? I've had similar ...

I've actually used enzyme-based cleaners a few times, and honestly, they're pretty decent. Definitely not a miracle fix, but they do seem to help keep...

I get where you're coming from, but honestly, I've had SharkBites under my kitchen sink for almost five years now without a single drip. Maybe I'm jus...

Haha, I feel your pain—I swear my bathroom drain has a gravitational pull specifically designed for tiny screws and washers. Seriously though, have yo...

Haha, sounds familiar—I swear I've had to practically dislocate a shoulder just to reach a valve behind my washing machine. Makes me wonder, do plumbe...

Have you tried adding a leaf diverter or first-flush system to your setup? I get that pine needles are a special kind of evil (been there...), but a d...

Good catch on the water hardness thing—I overlooked that myself when I switched to tankless a few years back. Ever tried installing a water softener o...

Fair enough, but honestly, do you really need to flush that often? Mine's been fine for almost five years without touching it... maybe I'm just lucky ...