That sounds familiar. I’ve got a whole bin of random connectors and fittings from past projects, and every time I’m sure I have the right one, it’s ju...

Those covers are no joke—tried to budge one once when my neighbor’s yard was flooding and I instantly regretted it. Nearly threw my back out. I’ll sti...

Tapping pipes by ear definitely takes a bit of practice, but it's saved me from overthinking things more than once. I do agree a solid brass gauge is ...

I get where you’re coming from, but I think there’s room for a little style if you plan ahead. I’ve had a “designer” faucet in my kitchen for years, a...

Definitely agree about being cautious with PEX on boiler lines. I've used it plenty for domestic water without issues, but heating systems are a diffe...

Went through something similar a couple years back. My heater was about 10 years old, and flushing helped temporarily but didn't solve the issue long-...

Potato peels are definitely a headache, but baking soda and vinegar haven't been that effective long-term for me. I've found grinding up ice cubes wit...

Totally agree on color-coding—it's saved me more than once. Another thing I've found helpful is sketching a quick diagram alongside the photos. Nothin...

Sounds like you covered most bases pretty well, but personally, I prefer using a cloth or rubber grip when tightening with the wrench. Metal-on-metal ...