Had a job last year where the underground trap was totally forgotten about—outta sight, outta mind, right? By the time anyone noticed, the backup was ...

Yeah, that’s the thing—people think a French drain is a magic fix, but if the yard’s flat or even sloping toward the house, you’re just moving water a...

That’s true, but I’ve seen a few cases where folks kept fiddling with adjustments and ended up with a slow leak they didn’t notice for weeks. Ever che...

Man, that line gets fuzzy fast. I always say, if you’ve got a mystery pressure drop and it’s not the obvious stuff (like a cartridge or aerator), it’s...

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen folks dump all sorts of stuff down their drains hoping for a miracle, but if you’ve got a proper hair clog, those chemi...

Totally agree with your point about simpler being better, especially in rentals. I've been called out to fix more dual-flush issues than I care to cou...

Epoxy can definitely be solid if done right, but you're spot-on about prep work being key. I've seen some DIY epoxy jobs hold up for years, others fai...

Yeah, PVC conduit buried around 18 inches is usually good enough for most setups. I've done something similar at my place—no critter issues so far, kn...