When Is It Time To Swap Out Old Pipes? I’ve been wrestling with the same questions since we moved in last year. Our place came with a Frankenstein mi...

Yeah, it’s wild how the smallest spots get overlooked. I had a similar thing—thought the musty smell was from damp boxes, but nope, turned out to be a...

Definitely relate to the whole “just twist it every now and then” thing. Learned that the hard way when I moved in—my kitchen shut-off hadn’t been tou...

Those plastic clips are the worst——couldn’t agree more. I keep thinking I’m about to snap one in half every time. Out of curiosity, has anyone actuall...

I’ve started taking pics too, but honestly, half the time I forget which photo goes with which spot under the house. The folder idea’s smart, though. ...

Yeah, totally agree about the metal tags. I tried using tape and a marker at first—looked fine for a week, then half of them curled up or just disappe...

That’s good to hear, honestly. I’m new to all this and kinda assumed rusty water meant the whole thing was shot. Might give the anode rod a try before...

I've been thinking about going the greywater route, but honestly, the complexity and maintenance scare me off too. Rain barrels seem way simpler for s...