Funny you mention metal detectors—I borrowed one from my neighbor once, thinking it'd be a quick fix. Ended up spending half the day digging up rusty ...

We went pedestal in our half-bath a couple years back, and I totally relate to your basket dilemma—ours quickly became the "random stuff black hole." ...

Had mine about three years now, and yeah, the solenoid started acting funky last month. Thought it was toast, but turns out a quick clean-up fixed it....

I've been curious about cork insulation too, but honestly, I'm a bit skeptical about its durability in damp areas. A few years back, I helped my broth...

Funny you mention pressure regulators—I had a similar issue, but adjusting mine didn't actually fix the rattling. Turned out my pipes weren't secured ...

We had a similar experience, but I think the math might actually surprise you. When we upgraded ours, I was pretty skeptical too—our house is from the...

Interesting tip about the silicone grease—I hadn't thought of that. Last year, I had a faucet that kept dripping no matter how tight I turned it. Afte...

Did mine solo a couple years back, and yeah...it was rough. Thought I'd save cash, ended up drenched and frustrated. Next time, probably worth paying ...

Haha, this hits home. Last summer, I was replacing the kitchen sink plumbing and thought I'd be smart by taking photos beforehand. Of course, when I w...

Adjustable settings really are a lifesaver. Last winter, I was out clearing the driveway after finally sorting my flooding issue (sounds like you know...

Honestly, plungers rarely do the trick for me when toys are involved. Last time my nephew flushed a plastic dinosaur, I tried plunging for ages—no luc...

I've been there—spent a whole weekend patching up an ancient heater, only to have it spring another leak two months later. But I wonder, do newer mode...