Couldn’t agree more with you—those apps can be helpful, but only up to a point. I always ask myself, “What’s the worst that could happen if I mess thi...

Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve tried a few of those enzyme cleaners myself, mostly because I’m a bit paranoid about damaging old pipes wit...

That's interesting—I hadn't thought about the vent stack angle before. Makes sense though, airflow issues can mimic septic problems. Quick question: w...

We switched to dual-flush toilets about two years ago, and honestly, I'm still a bit on the fence. Flush strength definitely varies depending on the m...

Good point about enzymes—I usually prefer being cautious too. But what about chemical drain cleaners? I've heard they're pretty harsh on pipes, especi...

Hmm, a pet mode sounds interesting, but wouldn't it still risk missing smaller leaks? Maybe a timed sensitivity adjustment instead—like lower sensitiv...

Painter's tape is a good call—wish I'd thought of that before I spent half an afternoon tracing pipes back and forth. But speaker cable...seriously? D...

Couldn't agree more—especially behind walls. Ever had a push-fit fail in a hidden spot? Not fun... Better safe than sorry, even if soldering takes lon...

Flashlight's a good call—wish I'd thought of that sooner. Ever had one of those leaks where you're not even sure where the water's coming from at firs...

Has anyone actually had success using ice cubes though? I've mostly found them noisy and kinda pointless, but maybe they help sharpen the blades a lit...

Good point about galvanized pipes—I had some old fittings that looked fine on the outside but were totally rusted inside. Ended up tossing them. Coppe...

I've been thinking about this too, since my yard gets pretty swampy after heavy rains. Catch basins do seem good for quick drainage, but I'm a bit wor...