HANDY SHORTCUTS FOR FINDING PLUMBING INFO QUICK Colored tape is a lifesaver, but I’ve run into the same issue with colors blending together in dim co...

I’m with you on the old-school approach—sometimes a good snake and a bit of patience are all you need. I’ve had a few stubborn basement backups over t...

Yeah, I’ve noticed that too, especially if there’s any vibration in the system. I tend to snug them up a bit more than recommended, but not so much th...

I've found the same thing with ultra-low-flow fixtures—they sound great in theory, but sometimes they're just impractical for everyday use. A 1.5 gpm ...

Haha, totally relate to this. I once spent an entire Saturday under the sink convinced I could fix a "simple" leak... ended up flooding half the kitch...

Haha, been there myself. It's funny how the smallest drip can end up driving you nuts once you notice it. I remember spending a whole weekend troubles...

That's a really good point about airflow—it's one of those things that seems counterintuitive at first. You think sealing everything up tight is the b...