Bamboo is wild—once it gets going, it’s like a race you can’t win. I’ve only dealt with regular tree roots, but that sounds next level. Have you ever ...

Yeah, I’ve found pipe tape is more of a “please hold until I find the shutoff” kind of fix. Tried it once on a pinhole in my crawlspace and it bought ...

Bamboo is the stuff of nightmares for septic fields, no kidding. I once tried planting some ornamental grass nearby (not bamboo, thank goodness), and ...

I get what you’re saying about “trial and error,” but honestly, I think there’s a bit more to it than just figuring out your machine’s quirks. Sometim...

Haha, exactly... I tried greywater recycling once and spent more time unclogging filters than actually watering plants. Rain barrels have their quirks...

Had similar headaches when I installed my humidity sensor near the bathroom door—every hot shower triggered it. Ended up moving it slightly down the h...

Totally agree with keeping things simple. I set up a rain barrel system last spring, and at first, I got carried away planning filters, pumps, and und...

Good point about checking wiring first—I ran into a similar snag with gas lines. Thought it'd be a quick swap, but turns out my older gas pipes weren'...

Honestly, I think it does help. Had a plumber buddy tell me once that giving valves a twist every few months keeps them from seizing up completely—som...