Totally agree on this. Had gate valves in my basement for years, and every time I needed to shut off water for repairs, it felt like wrestling a rusty...

- Definitely second the sump pump check. Mine quit on me right before a heavy rain last spring... basement looked like a kiddie pool by morning. Learn...

Good call on the regulator—I overlooked mine for years until it finally went wonky. Couple other quick thoughts: - Check your aerators on faucets. Ha...

Totally agree on the maintenance point. I learned that lesson the hard way myself. A few years back, I splurged on one of those fancy touchless faucet...

Good call on the toothbrush trick—I usually just poke at the nozzles with a toothpick, but that sounds way easier. Learned the hard way about vinegar ...

Good points overall, but I wouldn't necessarily jump straight into tearing up the subfloor just yet. A few things to consider first: - Flange extende...