Funny you mention roots—I had a similar thing happen with my “cheap” fabric under the gravel. It’s been five years and only a couple of tiny roots pok...
If the puller’s bending, I’d say you’re pretty much at the end of the road. I’ve had one or two where even after soaking for days and hitting it with ...
I totally get the appeal of just grabbing a pack of labels and calling it a day—especially when you’re dealing with damp basements or pipes that sweat...
I’ve been wrestling with this same decision for a while now. We’re not running a restaurant, just a busy home kitchen, but I swear the under-sink trap...
Totally get what you mean about stud finders with pipe detection. I’ve tried a couple of the budget ones and honestly, it’s a toss-up whether they’ll ...
It’s wild how every “standard” part somehow isn’t quite standard anymore. I swear, I’ve got a whole bin of leftover adapters and hoses that didn’t fit...
Had a similar situation with my old place—kept patching up little leaks, thinking I could squeeze another year or two out of those pipes. Ended up wit...
I’ve actually tried the color coding thing, and honestly, it helped a ton when I was redoing my laundry room. I just used colored electrical tape—red ...
I get wanting to call in the pros, but have you ever tried using a root barrier? I put one in a couple years back after fighting with roots for ages, ...
I get wanting to keep things simple, but have you ever tried one of the newer hybrid or smart heaters? I was skeptical too, but after my old tank fina...
I get what you’re saying about push-to-connect being easier. I’ve used them in a pinch, but I’m still a little wary of relying on them for everything ...
I had a similar experience with a “green” caulk when I replaced my kitchen sink last year. It just didn’t seem to bond as well, especially where there...
Yeah, regulators can definitely fail quietly like that—had the same surprise myself. Mine was about five years old when it started acting up, and just...
Yeah, reviews definitely help, but do you think luck plays a part too? I mean, my neighbor bought a super pricey faucet—top brand, glowing reviews—and...
Haha, oh man, this hits way too close to home. When we moved into our place, I thought I'd scored a sweet deal...until the septic system decided to in...