- Couldn’t agree more about the “eco” trapways—sometimes I swear they’re just daring you to clog them. - Those plastic float arms? I’ve had one pop ...

- Not sure I’d pay $180 for an ice maker fix, honestly. - Swapping a gasket is a pain, but the ice maker’s usually just a couple screws and a plug—a...

- Had one of those smart shutoffs for about a year. Setup was a pain—WiFi kept dropping, app was buggy. - When it worked, it was great peace of mind, ...

Honestly, flex hoses are just asking for leaks if you try to force them into weird shapes. I get wanting a quick fix, but like you said—“water damage ...

- 100% relate to this. Tried a “quick fix” on a leaky elbow and it turned into a full Saturday project. - If you’re getting brown water, that’s your...

- Not sure I totally buy the “patchy grass is always good” thing. My leach field’s been patchy for years, but last summer I found a slow leak anyway. ...

Honestly, I’ve had better luck with epoxy than most folks seem to. Maybe I just got lucky with the brand or my prep, but the patch on my bathroom sink...

Bowling ball’s a new one for me—closest I’ve seen is a busted scooter wheel jammed in there. Here’s what’s worked for me: - Keep a sturdy rake and a ...

Honestly, I’m with you on the flex kits—sometimes they’re the only thing that fits when the drain is way off. But I’ve had those cheap accordion ones ...

Not sure I buy into the vibration dampener thing for most home setups. Here’s what’s worked for me: - If the pipe’s moving enough to loosen a compres...