Man, I hear you on that. Those old shutoffs love to seize up right when you need 'em most. Honestly, working them a couple times a year is better than...
Pipe tape’s handy in a pinch, but honestly, I wouldn’t trust it for anything under real pressure—especially not on flex connectors. That stuff’s reall...
Wire hangers really are the unsung MVPs when it comes to kitchen clogs. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen folks pull out some gnarly stuff w...
Honestly, I get the appeal of all the sensors and smart home stuff—makes life easier, right? But I’ve seen a lot of folks get a little too comfortable...
I hear you on the headaches from DIY setups, but I’ll push back a little on the idea that you always need to go top-shelf or nothing. I’ve seen some p...
Honestly, the camera thing is both a blessing and a curse. You’d be amazed (or mildly traumatized) by what ends up down there—Lego heads are just the ...
Man, I’ve seen folks try to “zone” their house with nothing but vent gymnastics and a prayer. Nine times outta ten, it just stresses the system out. I...
I get what you’re saying about prevention, but honestly, those insulated faucet covers aren’t always enough if it gets super cold. I’ve seen pipes fre...
Haha, chopsticks are a lifesaver—I can't tell you how many times I've fished random stuff out of disposals with those or a pair of long needle-nose pl...
Yeah, insulation makes a huge difference. I've seen plenty of burst pipes even with stainless steel valves installed—valves alone aren't enough if the...
Garbage disposals can be pretty straightforward if you're comfortable under the sink, but sometimes they're a pain—especially if the old one is rusted...
Haha, you're definitely not alone in that. I've seen plenty of bathrooms where folks went a little overkill on fan power—sounds like you're drying you...
Totally agree about generators—seen plenty of them fail at the worst possible moment. Heat tape can be pretty effective if installed correctly, but I'...
Haha, that's actually a pretty clever workaround. Porcelain can be tricky—it's technically recyclable, but most recycling centers won't touch it if th...
I've seen SharkBites hold up surprisingly well long-term, actually. Had a customer who DIY'd their basement bathroom about 8 years ago, and I was skep...