That’s a solid checklist. I’d add that sometimes the culprit is poor ventilation—if your basement windows don’t open or there’s no exhaust fan, humidi...

Sink Alignment: Good Enough vs. Perfect I get what you mean about letting go of perfection, but I’ll admit, I had a hard time with that at first. Whe...

Can’t believe how much of a difference just a blocked vent or closed door makes. I used to think our system was broken because the master was freezing...

You’re definitely not alone—false alarms can be a real pain, especially for people who aren’t super into “smart home” stuff. I set up a couple of leak...

That hidden water damage is what freaks me out the most. I thought I could handle a leaky P-trap under my sink last year—tightened everything, wiped i...

I tried an epoxy kit once—followed the instructions to the letter, even let it cure longer than suggested. It held for about four months before a pinh...