Couldn't agree more about painter's tape. I've labeled shutoff valves, marked stud locations, and even temporarily patched a cracked pipe with it unti...

Yeah, good point on RO systems—I looked into them a while back but decided against it for that exact reason. Instead, I installed a sediment filter an...

Access panels can definitely make life easier, especially if you're dealing with older plumbing setups. I installed one behind our pedestal sink a cou...

Definitely agree with this. Pressure boosters are useful, but they're often overkill for minor issues. Another thing worth checking is your main shut-...

Yeah, I get where you're coming from. When I first tackled backflow prevention at home, I thought watching a few videos would be enough... but once I ...