- Test backup batteries on sump pumps—seen too many folks trust them and get burned. - Keep sandbags handy if you’re in a low spot. Saved my basement ...

- Couldn’t agree more—booster pumps aren’t magic wands. If you’re starting with a trickle, you’ll just get a slightly faster trickle. - Always double-...

- Couldn’t agree more. Leak detectors are awesome for early warning, but they don’t come with a mop or a wrench. - I’ve seen folks trust the tech a bi...

- Dealt with a similar mess under my kitchen sink last winter. Pipes would bang so loud it sounded like someone dropped a toolbox in the crawlspace. ...

Hand Tight Plus a Quarter Turn: Good Enough? - I’m with you on the overtightening issue—seen way more cracked PVC and stripped threads than leaks fro...

Title: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center - Hand-tight is good advice, but I’ve seen too many leaks from folks not checking for that last l...