Totally agree on practicing regularly—saved me big time when my washer hose burst last year. I'd also suggest keeping a small emergency kit nearby: to...

Good points on checking valves—I overlooked that initially. On a related note, has anyone experienced noticeable pressure drops after installing a who...

Totally agree with this point about access panels. When I renovated my bathroom last year, I initially thought they'd be an eyesore, but honestly, the...

Yeah, alignment and stability are definitely key. When I moved into my first place, I had to redo the toilet seal twice because the flange was slightl...

I've seen a couple setups using solar panels to power small heating pads underneath composting toilets—seemed to work pretty well, actually. But you'l...

Yeah, exactly this. When I tackled my bathroom last spring, I went push-fit all the way. It wasn't even about being lazy—more about being realistic. M...

Had a similar issue under my bathroom sink last year. Tried the waterproof tape first because it seemed quicker, but honestly, it started dripping aga...