Honestly, half flush mechanisms are notorious for being a bit temperamental. I’ve worked on a bunch, and it’s almost always the same story: either the...

Couldn’t agree more—nothing worse than demo’ing half a room just to find a pinhole in a pipe. I’ll add, sometimes you can catch leaks by checking for ...

Honestly, I’ve seen way too many “cheap” showerheads end up spraying in all directions after just a few months. Sometimes it’s just a bit of mineral b...

Honestly, I’m with you—vinegar is a lifesaver for shower heads. But I’ll say this: sometimes folks get a little too gentle with the cleaning. If you’v...

I hear you on the turkey baster—beats the heck out of trying to suck up gunk with a straw, and you don’t end up splashing stuff everywhere. I’d argue,...

I hear you on the universal kits being more hassle than they’re worth sometimes. I’ve run into the same thing—what’s supposed to be a quick swap turns...

Exactly this. From experience, homeowners prefer "set it and forget it" solutions. I've found that investing in quality insulation upfront—something v...

Yep, pedestal sinks can look great, but they're notoriously tricky for stability, especially with kids around. Reinforcing is a smart move, but I'd ev...

Good point about checking the aerators—I can't tell you how many times I've found tiny bits of crud stuck in there after flushing. Usually a quick cle...

Haha, been there myself—seen plenty of DIY fixes turn into weekend disasters. Honestly, knowing when to step back and call in the cavalry is half the ...

Good call on the water heater flush—it's surprising how many people overlook that. Another thing to check is the aerators on your faucets. Had a clien...

Baking soda's decent, but honestly it doesn't always cut it if the smell's really stubborn. I've dealt with plenty of disposals that needed a deeper c...

Had a similar nightmare last Thanksgiving... wax ring decided to quit right before guests arrived. Switched to silicone after that fiasco, and honestl...