Heated bag for tools—now that’s a game changer. I used to just stick my wrenches under my armpit for a minute, but you only get so far before you star...

Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers? I hear you on the paranoia—seen my fair share of kitchen “indoor pools” ...

I’ve seen both sides of this one over the years. Used to be, everyone around here swore by keeping those crawlspace vents open, especially in summer. ...

Can't tell you how many times I've had customers convinced their faucet was toast, only to find a tiny rubber washer was the culprit. Funny how the sm...

Gotta admit, I was skeptical about the felt padding trick at first. I've seen homeowners try all sorts of DIY fixes that end up being temporary band-a...

Yeah, plumbing definitely plays a bigger role than most people realize. Had a customer once who swore the new toilet was junk until we found a venting...

Yeah, vinyl labels are decent, but I've seen them peel off eventually in really humid spots. I usually stick with sharpie on white electrical tape—che...

Fair enough, but honestly, how many homeowners actually remember to exercise their gate valves regularly? I've lost count of the times I've had to wre...

I've installed polypropylene a couple times, and yeah, it's decent stuff. But honestly, I'm still a bit skeptical about the recycling claims—haven't s...

Yeah, I hear you on that. Sometimes it feels like the pipe gods are laughing at us when we try to take shortcuts. Reminds me of this one job I did a c...

Fair point, but sometimes checklists can lead you astray too. Had a customer once who went step-by-step through an online troubleshooting guide, repla...

I've actually seen mosquito dunks used a couple times in rain barrels—seemed harmless enough for the plants, at least from what I could tell. Pets did...

Yeah, composting toilets can be a bit of a love-hate thing. Installed one for a client once—he was all excited about going green. Six months later, gu...