Had a similar call last week—lady insisted her disposal was haunted. Turns out a bottle cap got wedged in there. These things aren't supernatural, jus...

Yeah, I've seen similar issues with foam wraps. They're decent for noise reduction, but moisture can definitely become a headache if your space isn't ...

Had a similar issue once, thought it was wiring too... turned out the thermostat was just ancient and dying. Sometimes it's simpler than you think. Bu...

Yeah, overnight soaking seems a bit much to me too. Last summer I left a cartridge soaking overnight in vinegar, thinking I'd be thorough. Next mornin...

Good call on shutting off the water first—seen a few DIYers make things way worse by skipping that step. Still, can't knock someone for trying to hand...

Totally see your point there—some of those low-flow showerheads really are a pain. I installed one last year, and it felt like it took twice as long t...

Honestly, I've seen a few DIY diverters in action—some work okay, others... not so much. Mesh screens tend to clog pretty quick unless you're diligent...

Honestly, thermostatic valves are nice and all, but for most regular setups they're probably more of a luxury than a necessity. Had one at my parents'...