Balancing radiators is definitely a bit of an art form. I remember one job where the homeowner had tried bleeding them randomly, and it just made thin...

Good points here, especially about overtightening. I've seen more leaks caused by people cranking down fittings than leaving them slightly loose. Had ...

Mesh screens are decent for quick setups, but yeah, fine sediment always sneaks through eventually. Settling tanks definitely cut down on sludge build...

Timers are decent, but honestly, a properly calibrated humidity sensor usually solves that issue. Most factory settings are way too sensitive...a bit ...

Timers are definitely more reliable—I've installed humidity sensors before, and while they're convenient, they do lag sometimes. Curious though, has a...

Interesting, vent issues are surprisingly common but overlooked. Glad you sorted yours out. Did you notice the noises mostly during temperature shifts...

We did something similar at our complex last year—switched to low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators. Gotta admit, I was skeptical at first. I mean,...

I've seen copper pinholes plenty of times too, but honestly, most of those issues come down to water chemistry or grounding problems rather than the p...

Good point about checking dates—I've seen brand-new detectors fail right out of the box. Had one once that kept chirping randomly... drove me nuts unt...