Yeah, I’ve been down the “patch it and pray” road too. It’s wild how fast a little rust turns into a full-blown disaster. I get wanting to squeeze eve...

Yeah, I’ve been there with those “miracle” patches. They always sound like a good idea until you’re knee-deep in water and regret. Tried one with my o...

Yeah, I’ve definitely had a “simple” repair turn into a mini nightmare. Last year, I tried to swap out a leaky trap and ended up discovering the whole...

Yeah, the smell is definitely a thing with in-kitchen traps. I’ve had that issue too, especially in summer when things heat up. What’s worked best for...

Honestly, I’m with you on not tossing out pipes just because they’re “old.” My last house had copper lines from the 70s—patched a couple pinholes and ...

Good call on the overflow hose—I did something similar after a nasty storm last spring flooded part of my yard. Have you thought about adding a rain g...