I get where you’re coming from, but I’ll be honest—I’m not always convinced a full replacement is the only way to go. I’ve done partial swaps on my pl...
Honestly, I get the appeal of countertop filters for the “plug it in and done” factor, but I’ve had more headaches with those than under-sink ones. Ma...
Man, you nailed it—these old houses are like living with a trickster spirit. I swear mine waits till I’m half asleep before it decides to start making...
Man, the zip tie trick is genius—I’m stealing that. I tried color coding with electrical tape once, but after a year it looked like my boiler was cele...
Rainwater’s definitely the easier win, but I gotta push back a bit on the “dead simple” part. Maybe it’s just my luck, but every time I think the gutt...
Yeah, nothing like the “toilet jet engine” sound at 2am to wake up the whole house. Honestly, water-savers are fine unless you’re dealing with ancient...
Man, the “standard” faucet is a myth, I swear. I’ve spent more time squinting at weird little diagrams on parts bags than actually fixing leaks. And d...
Man, I hear you on the “high-tech” solutions still needing a backup from the good ol’ flashlight and sniff test. I’ve got all these gadgets that are s...
Haha, yeah, you'd think drains had little elves living down there clearing stuff out every night. 😂 True, drain screens are handy...when pe...
Haha, totally feel this. My dad once rigged our basement sink drain with duct tape and a soda bottle—looked ridiculous but lasted years. Sometimes DIY...
Haha, same here...rain barrels are just so straightforward. I tried greywater once and ended up with a mini swamp in the backyard—mosquitoes loved it,...
55 PSI sounds pretty reasonable to me, but honestly, I think the whole "ideal PSI" thing can be a bit overrated. I mean, sure, you don't want your pip...
I've been there—old plumbing can feel like defusing a bomb, lol. Compression fittings can definitely work on older pipes, but honestly, it depends on ...
Totally agree with you on this one! I remember when I first got into sustainable plumbing, I was convinced I needed every bell and whistle out there. ...
Yeah, composites are definitely the way to go long-term. I had a similar experience with rubber shims—worked great at first, but after a while, they j...