Duct tape on a relief valve is wild, but I’ve seen worse—one guy tried to “fix” a leak with caulk and a prayer. I’m with you on the ball valve swap, t...

I’ve tried a few of those “eco” showerheads over the years—some were fine, others felt like rinsing off under a leaky faucet. Maybe it’s just hit or m...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not convinced in-kitchen traps are always the lesser evil. Sure, you see the mess sooner, but then you’re deal...

I get the logic behind wrapping the tank, but I’m not convinced a moving blanket does much compared to proper insulation. I’ve tried both, and honestl...

I’ve lost count of how many times tenants have tried those repair kits and called me a few months later when the crack turned into a full-on leak. I g...

Yeah, faucets can be deceptively tricky. Had a similar experience a couple years back when I decided to replace the bathroom faucet in one of my renta...

Pipe dope isn't too tricky, honestly. First time I used it, I was skeptical too—seemed messy and I wasn't sure it'd hold up. But once you get the feel...