Couldn’t agree more about the filter—most folks don’t even know it’s there until things start going sideways. Resetting is like hitting snooze on a le...

Happens more than folks think. I once got called out for a “dead” water heater, only to find the pilot light was out—probably from someone moving boxe...

Honestly, you nailed it—sometimes the pipes just win. I’ve seen folks chase “perfectly centered” and end up with a bigger headache than they started w...

Fans are great, but yeah, mold’s a ninja—shows up where you least expect it. I’ve seen folks rip out half a wall just ‘cause of a lingering smell, onl...

I hear you on the flex pipes—sometimes you just gotta make it work and hope the next guy isn’t cursing your name in five years. I’ve seen setups where...

Title: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours? Been there, done that, and probably left a few soggy towels behind too. Midn...

Glad to hear it's working out for you! Solar water heaters are pretty forgiving overall, but yeah, valves can get stubborn if you ignore them too long...

Wax-free seals can be hit or miss, honestly. I've had times where they're total heroes—especially if the flange height is a bit sketchy. But other tim...

Funny you mention stainless... I once had a homeowner insist on stainless fittings everywhere because he read online they'd "last forever." Well, they...

Gotta disagree slightly on the hemp being messy—once you get the hang of it, it's actually pretty neat stuff. Teflon tape's quick, sure, but I've seen...

Battery-powered detectors are usually fine, but honestly, I've seen some sketchy installs—like people sticking them right next to vents or windows, wh...