I totally get that weird feeling with push-to-connects. When I swapped out our old copper lines for PEX last spring, I used them behind the laundry wa...
I get where you’re coming from about not forcing the latch, but honestly, sometimes those plastic latches are already on their last legs. I replaced m...
Yeah, I’ve had the same experience—braided lines are way more reliable than plastic. I actually swapped out the old plastic one behind our fridge afte...
Had almost the exact scenario last year—tried one of those “plant-based” tapes on a leaky hot water pipe behind my washing machine. It was supposed to...
Pipe tape definitely has its place, but I’ve learned the hard way that it’s not a fix-all. Like you said, it’s fine for “slow leaks—especially on thre...
Funny you mention the “accidental pond” thing—last spring, I rigged up a couple of 55-gallon barrels, thinking I’d be set for months. Then we got one ...
Last year, after a big storm, our street basically turned into a shallow river because the drains were packed with wet leaves and pine needles. I trie...
I hear you on the drain cleaners—tried a few “green” ones that promised miracles and just ended up with a sink full of weird-smelling water. The old b...
Egg cartons are genius—never thought of that. I usually stick screws in old spice jars, but then I forget which jar goes with what. Taking pics does s...
I had a similar issue last year—my disposal started sounding like it was chewing gravel. Tried the ice cube trick, and yeah, it cleaned things up a bi...
Good point about checking the wall first—I learned that lesson the hard way too. Thought I'd neatly tuck a recessed cabinet into our bathroom wall, on...
I get the hesitation around filtration, but honestly, it doesn't have to be that complicated or expensive. I rigged up a simple DIY sand and charcoal ...
Funny you mention arrows—I actually tried something similar when we redid our rainwater harvesting setup last summer. I thought symbols alone would cu...
I've had good luck with mirrors too, especially in tight spots under sinks. Once caught a tiny drip that would've gone unnoticed otherwise. Curious th...
Had something similar happen a while back—turned out it was a sneaky partial clog deep in the pipe, not even visible at first glance. When the tank re...