Brass behind the walls is the gold standard—pun intended—but I’ll throw in a little love for PEX too. I’ve seen some PEX jobs that were so clean and w...

Water Pressure Woes—Anyone Else Dealt With This? You nailed it with the “tighten until it feels right” approach. I can’t count how many times I’ve se...

Yep, those “hidden” cold spots are sneaky. I always tell folks—pipes don’t care if they’re indoors or outdoors, they’ll freeze just the same if you gi...

Couldn't agree more—insulation is your best friend when heat tape decides to take an unexpected vacation. I've seen plenty of setups fail because mois...

Pipe dope is definitely handy, especially when you're squeezed into some awkward corner trying to fix a leak without coating yourself head-to-toe in h...

I've actually tried vinegar ice cubes a few times—honestly, they're not as scary as some folks make them out to be. Vinegar's acidity is pretty mild c...

Haha, don't stress too much—you're definitely not alone in this. Most homeowners have never even heard of an anode rod until something goes wrong. It'...