Totally get where you’re coming from. I used to think cutting my shower time would keep everything in better shape, but honestly, it’s the cheap valve...

- Agreed, but I’ve actually had better luck taking the showerhead apart and poking at the holes with a toothpick after soaking. Gets out the stubborn ...

Had a similar mess last year—shower head started spraying sideways and soaked the ceiling. Thought I could just tighten it, but nope, ended up needing...

Totally with you on the “check it every spring and fall” part. I learned the hard way—skipped a season, and next thing I knew, a foam patch had shrunk...

Had the same issue with plastic tags—cracked right in half after a couple winters. Tried those aluminum ones too, but I just use a Sharpie and cover i...

Honestly, I went with push-to-connect valves last time. Not sure if you’ve tried those, but they’re a game changer for DIYers like me—no sweating, no ...

- 100% agree, the small leaks or old fixtures really do add up over time. - I used to put off upgrades too, mostly because of cost and not wanting to ...

- Been there with the detergent issue—my kids once “helped” and we had a bubble parade out to the garden. - Rainwater’s been the easier win for me t...

WD-40 can work in a pinch, but honestly, I'd lean toward using a penetrating oil like PB Blaster instead. WD-40 tends to dry out quicker, and I've fou...

I've had pretty similar experiences with enzyme cleaners. They're decent for maintenance, but once you've got a serious hair clog, they're just too sl...