Steel wool is actually pretty solid against squirrels too, at least in my experience. The trick is to pack it tight into any holes or gaps, then seal ...

Stretching it out can work, sure, but honestly... once rust starts showing up, you're already on borrowed time. Replacing the rod might buy you months...

Had something similar happen at a client's place a couple months back. They called me out convinced their pipes were about to explode or something. Go...

Tape's handy, but honestly, I always pair it with pipe dope. Belt and suspenders approach, ya know? Especially on older fittings—seen too many "tape-o...

Leak detection alarms aren't a bad idea, but honestly, I've seen them fail or go unnoticed more times than I'd like. A few years back, I had a similar...

Been there myself—spent hours troubleshooting only to find something embarrassingly simple. Before you dive into pipe inspections, double-check the fi...

Lamp cord for thermostat wiring? That's a new one even for me, and I've seen some pretty questionable DIY fixes. Good call on rewiring it properly. Sp...

I get your point about tech missing things, but honestly, it's usually user error or poor setup rather than the tech itself. Leak detectors can be sup...