Yeah, ceramic disc faucets can be tricky... they're great until they're not. Another thing I've noticed is that some of the older compression-style fa...

Yeah, that's a fair point. I swapped out my old toilet for a water-saving model last year, and while the water bill did drop noticeably, I've definite...

Good call on the ice cubes—I do that every few weeks myself. Had a similar issue once, thought I'd be out a hundred bucks for a new disposal, but turn...

Yeah, wiring issues seem way more common than actual thermostat failures, at least in my experience. I've swapped out a couple thermostats myself, and...

Yeah, textured vinyl can definitely trap dirt—I learned that the hard way too. Porcelain tiles sound great, but honestly, they were a bit out of my bu...

Yeah, learned this one the hard way too... thought I scored a sweet deal on clearance, but the faucet needed three holes and my sink only had one. End...

When I downsized the pipes in my bathroom, I didn't have to overhaul the venting completely, but I did end up adding one extra vent connection closer ...

Leak detectors are nice, but honestly, for budget reasons, I've found just installing a few manual shut-off valves in strategic spots works wonders. H...