Good call on the sump pump. Had a similar issue a couple winters back where mine didn't exactly freeze—but the discharge line did. Thought I'd gotten ...

I've installed a few of these smart leak detectors for customers, and from what I've seen, most decent brands reconnect automatically once your Wi-Fi ...

Yeah, metal lids are solid, but honestly, I've had raccoons pry open even metal if it's not secured properly. Learned that the hard way—came out one m...

Vinyl plank has been pretty solid for me. Installed it about three years ago after a toilet overflow disaster (ugh, nightmare memories...). Honestly, ...

Haha, been there! Reminds me of when I spent hours troubleshooting a client's thermostat only to realize their kid had been messing with the settings....

Steel wool definitely does the trick. Had a similar issue last winter—mice chewed right through expanding foam around the basement pipes. I stuffed st...

I swapped out both showerheads and faucet aerators at my place last year. Honestly, the aerators were a no-brainer—barely noticed any pressure differe...