I’ve done that too—pulled the aerator off for a few days just to see if it made a difference. Honestly, it’s tempting to leave it off, but I always en...

I get where you’re coming from. I’ve tried a few of those “upgrade” projects and sometimes it just leads to more hassle than it’s worth. Had a similar...

I've been thinking about rainwater harvesting too, but the upfront cost has me hesitating a bit. For now, I've just installed low-flow showerheads and...

Cellulose has been great for us too, especially budget-wise. I second the peppermint oil trick—worked surprisingly well in our basement. One thing I'd...

I went the epoxy route last year when my sink cracked—figured it'd save me some cash. Honestly, it held up better than I expected, but after about 8 m...

Honestly, I'd say DIY plumbing isn't always worth the risk. Watched a friend flood his kitchen thinking he could easily swap a valve. Ended up costing...

I learned this the hard way myself. Installed a fancy smart sensor under my kitchen sink thinking it'd save me from leaks. It kept pinging me about hu...

Been there myself—thought I'd save a few bucks replacing the kitchen drain trap. Ended up cracking an old pipe and flooding the cabinet. DIY plumbing ...

Composite shims sound good, but honestly, I've had decent luck with plastic ones—maybe I've just been lucky? I did my bathroom about two years ago, an...

Had a similar issue myself—picked up a cheap low-flow head thinking I'd save money, but ended up wasting more time and water trying to rinse soap off....

I've had low-flow showerheads installed for about a year now. Honestly, didn't notice much difference in water pressure, but my bill did drop slightly...