- Silicone caulk is a nightmare to remove, agreed. Just spent last weekend scraping layers of it off my bathtub—felt like I was performing surgery. - ...

Haha, I feel your pain on the salt bags. Just moved into my first house last year and inherited a salt-based softener. It's great for reducing buildup...

Interesting approach with the annual camera inspections, but honestly, I'm not convinced it's necessary every single year. A few thoughts: - Tree roo...

I've got to disagree a bit here—buying a new showerhead isn't always the best fix. Had a similar issue recently, and after some research, found out it...

Good call on the flashlight—I learned that one the hard way too. I'd also suggest labeling the shut-off valve clearly. Mine was hidden behind some ran...

Good call on drafts—I learned that the hard way last winter. Ended up sealing gaps with foam insulation and wrapping pipes in heat tape. Haven't had a...

Tried one of those enzyme cleaners last month after moving into my first house. Seemed to help a bit with the smell, but honestly, didn't notice much ...

I've actually used those rubber sleeves a couple times, and here's my take: - They're pretty straightforward in theory—basically just wrap around the...

Totally agree about the flooring issue—learned that the hard way myself. A couple things I'd add from my recent install: - Make sure your wall has so...

Definitely agree on this. I learned the hard way—thought eco-friendly meant no fumes, but there's still some odor and moisture to deal with. Also, goo...

Honestly, those whole-house monitors seem like overkill to me. I mean, how often do you really check your water pressure unless something's already of...

Wish I'd read this sooner. Just redid my bathroom and used plastic shims thinking they'd hold up fine. Already noticing some slight shifting near the ...

Had a similar issue recently—moved into an older house and swapped the ancient toilet out for one of those dual-flush models. Here's my quick take: -...