- Been there, done that—my “efficient” toilet now requires a plunger as its sidekick. - Saving water’s great and all, but if I’m flushing twice (or ...

- Yeah, the “gray cottage cheese” image is burned into my brain now... - I’ve got kids too, and every time I think about greywater, I picture Legos ...

- Not gonna lie, my wallet started sweating at "swap it out." - I’ve patched mine twice—yeah, it’s not pretty, but hey, duct tape and prayers got me...

Totally get where you're coming from. Last year, I thought wrapping my pipes in insulation was gonna be my ticket to worry-free winters. Then boom, we...

- Aluminum tags sound great, but honestly, they're a bit pricey for my DIY budget. I've had decent luck with cheap plastic zip ties and a sharpie—yeah...

- Lithium batteries are a solid call—switched mine out last year too and haven't had that dreaded 2am wake-up chirp since. Worth every penny. - Foam s...