That’s the truth. I’ve seen a “small” leak turn into a nightmare more than once. $1,200 stings, but it’s nothing compared to tearing out moldy drywall...

Metal tags always seemed a bit much for home setups, unless you’re running a small power plant down there. I’ve seen them used in commercial boiler ro...

Tree roots...ugh, been there. Had to rent one of those heavy-duty augers once—felt like wrestling an angry octopus. Still, beats paying weekend plumbe...

Totally agree on the PEX—switched over myself a while back and haven't looked back since. One thing I'd add though: don't cheap out on fittings. Seen ...

Yeah, ice cubes alone never did much for me either. They're okay for quick maintenance, but anything really nasty usually means there's something stuc...

Yeah, wider trapways are nice, but honestly, I've had mixed results with water-saving toilets overall. Installed a few in my rentals thinking I'd save...

Yeah, ceramic discs aren't exactly magic bullets. I've had a few installed in rental units, and while they're decent, hard water buildup can really gu...