I've tried silicone edges myself and found it helps a bit, but honestly, tape and humidity just don't mix well long-term. I labeled some shutoff valve...

Totally agree with the skepticism about heat tape reliability. I've had similar experiences myself—installed some on pipes in my garage, and it worked...

I get the caution, but honestly, permits for a faucet swap seem a bit excessive to me. Usually, it's straightforward if you prep right and double-chec...

Your experience sounds painfully familiar. I tackled mine a couple years back, and honestly, it felt like the installer had deliberately hidden valves...

Pipe material definitely matters. I've seen copper pipes improve water taste noticeably, but honestly, changes in pressure usually come down to buildu...

I've had mixed results with epoxy putty myself. Patched a small leak on a copper pipe in my basement once, and it seemed solid at first. But after abo...