Had the same issue labeling my rainwater system. Ended up using industrial-grade laminated labels—still readable after 3 years outdoors, and easy enou...

Totally agree—scheduled pumping isn't always necessary. I've been doing something similar for about eight years now, just checking sludge buildup ever...

Yeah, good points about the overflow issue. I've had similar experiences—my rain barrels filled up way quicker than I anticipated during heavy rains, ...

I've tried both cutting them lengthwise and sliding them on whole—honestly, cutting makes installation easier, especially around corners. Duct tape wo...

Yeah, I feel this. Had a similar issue a couple months back—spent hours trying to figure out why my kitchen faucet kept dripping. Replaced washers, ti...

Heat tape's a solid choice, especially if you're dealing with pipes near exterior walls. I went a different route—installed a small infrared heater in...

I went with deeper underground lines (about 3 feet down) and skipped extra insulation—been fine through a couple harsh winters here in the Midwest. Gr...