Totally agree on the boiling water caution—learned that the hard way myself. A couple extra things I've found helpful: - Using drain strainers in sin...

Totally get what you're saying about hidden surprises in plumbing. A few thoughts from someone who's dealt with this a lot: - Baking soda and vinegar...

- Shelves can stay tidy, but only if you're super disciplined about limiting what goes there. - I use small baskets to group items—keeps clutter contr...

I've done the hacksaw thing too, works fine if you're careful. Couple extra tips from experience: - Definitely sand or file the edges smooth—rough ed...