- You’re right, blueprints can be surprisingly useful, even when they’re a little off. I’ve had times where just a rough city permit sketch gave me en...

- Totally get where you’re coming from. Overengineered basement drains are a nightmare when something goes wrong—too many places for water to hide, li...

Baking soda and vinegar gets tossed around a lot, but I’ve seen mixed results too. Here’s what I’ve noticed after working on a bunch of stubborn dishw...

I've definitely noticed differences between brands when it comes to brushed nickel. Some cheaper ones seem to stain if you even look at them wrong...w...

- Glow-in-the-dark symbols could definitely help, especially if you're fumbling around in the dark. I've seen a few setups like that, and they do work...

Yeah, slipping on wet tiles is no joke—seen plenty of bathroom mishaps in my line of work. Glad you're okay! Heated mirrors are tempting, but honestly...

- Totally get your frustration—been there myself more times than I'd like to admit. - Ever checked if the threads themselves are damaged or worn? Some...

Good points overall—enzyme cleaners definitely aren't miracle workers. Couple things I've noticed: - Warm water flushes after enzyme treatments seem ...

Haha, you're definitely not alone there—I've seen some pretty wild plumbing disasters from cooking oil build-up. But now you've got me thinking... if ...

- Had a similar experience recently—installed two identical faucets, same brand, same model. - One's been flawless for years, the other started drippi...

Good question—I did a rough comparison at my place last year. Installed an air-injection shower head in the master bath and aerators on all faucets. H...

Good point about the sensors getting dirty—I hadn't thought of that. Do you usually just wipe it down, or do you use a specific cleaner? I might check...