Honestly, I’ve heard a lot about downspout extensions, but in my case, it wasn’t enough. The slope around my place is pretty flat, so water was still ...
I totally get what you mean about plumber’s grease—tried it once and ended up with a slippery mess, plus I was paranoid about overtightening too. Tefl...
I’ve actually wondered about that rodent deterrent tape too. I read a bunch of mixed reviews before moving in, and ended up skipping it because it see...
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m still a little wary of relying too much on tech. My neighbor’s WiFi went down during a storm and his leak sens...
I hear you on the warranty stuff—it’s always a gamble. I actually had a decent experience with Moen once; their support was quick and they shipped a n...
I totally get what you mean about those meters not catching everything. When we moved in, I relied on one to check for moisture behind a wall that loo...
I totally get what you mean about the older models—they really were pretty bad. I switched out my showerhead thinking “how different can it be?” and w...
I’ve been wondering about this too—if you do replace it, do you go for a tankless model or stick with the traditional tank? I’ve heard mixed things ab...
Haha, totally get what you're saying. As a first-time homeowner, I've quickly learned that "certified" doesn't always mean "competent." Had a guy once...
Drain screens can be helpful, but honestly, they do clog pretty fast—especially during heavy rain or leaf season. I've found regularly clearing them (...
I've had similar problems with cooked oatmeal—seems harmless, but it really gums things up once it's down there. Had to learn the hard way. Has oatmea...
I totally get your frustration with this. Dealing with basement drain backups can be a real headache, especially when it happens repeatedly after heav...
Haha, I totally relate to that description! When I first moved into my place, I tried a low-flow faucet aerator in the kitchen and had a similar "is t...
I've had pretty good luck with silicone grease too, but one thing I'd add is to double-check compatibility with your specific toilet parts. Some manuf...
I've been using self-regulating heat tape for about two winters now, and so far it's held up pretty well—even with some brutal cold snaps. But I've he...