I've dealt with similar issues myself. Hard water can really mess up fixtures, even the pricier ones marketed as "low-maintenance." A few years ago, I...

Had a similar experience last winter when our old heater started dripping rusty water everywhere. Initially, tankless seemed like the obvious upgrade—...

Good call on the mesh screens—definitely helps cut down on the gunk. A couple more things to keep in mind from my own setup: - Make sure your downspo...