I’ve swapped out rubber washers for silicone a couple times—seems like they hold up better, especially if you’re cleaning the head often. Haven’t noti...

Honestly, I’ve seen way too many “universal” kits end up leaking or just not working right. Sometimes the extra cash for the OEM part is worth it—less...

Had a call last month where a tiny pinhole leak behind the fridge went unnoticed for weeks. By the time we got there, the subfloor was mush and the ca...

Purple primer is one of those necessary evils, I guess. It’s basically a badge that says “I did it right, see?” even if your eyeballs and sinuses pay ...

I know a lot of folks double up on wax rings if the flange is low, but I’ve had better luck using a flange extender kit instead. Less mess, and it jus...

That’s true, and sometimes people overtighten things when they’re panicked, which just makes it worse. Ever had a shutoff valve seize up on you after ...

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from. Most folks don’t need all the bells and whistles unless their place is older or they travel a lot. Have you ...

Had a similar issue myself. Thought ornamental grasses would be harmless near the septic—turns out their roots spread way deeper than you'd think. End...