I hear you on the manuals—sometimes I think they’re written just to make you call a pro. I’ve seen folks get stuck because the “easy” YouTube fix skip...
Honestly, I’ve seen way too many folks jump straight to a booster pump and end up with a bigger mess. Sure, if your pipes are in good shape, it might ...
Honestly, I’ve seen folks tear up half their basement looking for leaks when it’s just a blocked window well or a weep hole full of gunk. First thing ...
You’re spot on about pressure-assist toilets—seen ‘em save the day in old houses with those stubborn pipes. Gravity-fed low-flows just don’t cut it so...
Had a similar situation at my last place—half flush just never cleared things out right, no matter how much I fiddled with the settings. Ended up swap...
Yeah, I hear you on the temptation to neaten things up. I’ve lost count of how many times someone’s asked me if they could just “make it pretty” over ...
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve seen some of those “reputable” brands act up too. Had a Moen sensor faucet in a client’s kitchen th...
Good call on the anode rod—I was pretty skeptical at first myself. Thought it was just another one of those DIY myths floating around online, but it a...
Yeah, rubber clamps can get you through the night, but honestly, they're not always as reliable as people think. I've seen them slip or loosen up if t...
Yeah, that's spot-on advice. I've been called out to more than a few DIY disasters that started as "quick fixes." People underestimate how tricky sold...
Yeah, same here. I've seen mixed reviews too, and honestly, a good vinegar soak every now and then seems just as effective. Curious though—has anyone ...
I've had mixed luck with those "fancy" showerheads too, but honestly, some of the newer low-flow models aren't half bad. Installed one last year expec...
Yeah, learned that lesson the hard way too. But honestly, even with spare parts handy, sometimes it's just quicker to swap out the whole valve. Depend...
Honestly, some of these detectors can be overly jumpy—had one freak out once because of hairspray. Handheld might be better, but don't ditch yours yet...
Yeah, placement is a sneaky issue most folks overlook. Had one client whose detector kept tripping because sunlight hit it directly every afternoon—th...