Been there myself—thought I'd save a few bucks replacing a faucet, and ended up with water spraying everywhere because I underestimated how fragile th...

Good points about the mosquito control and algae, but I'm not sure I'd call algae control "easy"... I've had barrels tucked away in shade still get st...

Good tip about the cloth wrap—metal wrenches on plastic fittings can be a recipe for disaster. Ever tried one of those rubber strap wrenches instead? ...

Haha, been there myself... DIY filters can be tricky. Did you notice any change in water flow after switching to mesh? Curious if it clogs less often ...

Totally get where you're coming from, but do you think sometimes being physically present can actually lead us down the wrong path? Like, I've had tim...