Yeah, I'd agree with that. We had press-fits installed about 7 years ago when we upgraded our heating system, and they've been solid so far. But my ne...

Good point about the heat tape—I've had decent luck with it myself. But have you ever run into issues with it overheating or using too much electricit...

We swapped out our old toilets for dual-flush models about two years ago, and honestly, they've been pretty solid. Took a bit of getting used to at fi...

I've had the same issue with headlamps reflecting off pipes—definitely not fun. Magnetic flashlights sound like a solid alternative, but do you find t...

Good point about water pressure—made a big difference for us. But thermostatic valves helped too, especially with older plumbing. Maybe try sorting th...

Totally agree, valves can make a huge difference. Did you also check your faucet aerators and showerheads? Mine were clogged with mineral deposits... ...

Have you checked if your neighbors are having similar issues lately? We had something like this happen last spring, and it turned out tree roots were ...

You're definitely not alone in this! Plumbing has always been one of those things that seems deceptively simple until you're knee-deep in water and fr...