Totally agree on the aerators—made a noticeable difference for me too. A couple other quick wins I've found helpful: - Switched to low-flow showerhea...

Definitely agree on composite granite being a solid choice. We swapped our porcelain sink for composite granite about two years ago, and it's held up ...

Yeah, been there... learned that lesson the hard way myself. A few things I've tried since then: - Put sensors near pipe joints or valves higher up, ...

Interesting points here. I've been dealing with the dreaded "flush freeze" for years, and finally bit the bullet on a pressure-balancing valve last su...

True, but honestly, I've downsized a couple of drain lines myself (from 2" to 1.5") to fit water-saving fixtures, and haven't had any issues yet—going...

Totally agree on the quarter-turn valves—those multi-turn ones are just asking for trouble. A snapped valve is the worst, especially when it happens m...

I've found enzyme cleaners hit-or-miss too. A few things I've learned over the years that help keep drains clear without breaking the bank: - Regular...