Haha, that's classic. I've seen similar DIY disasters myself. Agree on the woven stuff clogging up eventually—non-woven's definitely less hassle long-...

I've mostly stuck with copper and PEX myself—stainless steel always seemed like more trouble than it's worth. But I appreciate the sustainability angl...

Yeah, airflow can definitely bite you if you're not careful, but honestly, I've found electrical connections to be just as sneaky. Had a friend who sp...