Metal fittings are the way to go—nothing like wrestling with a plastic connector that strips if you even look at it funny. Vinegar soak is a lifesaver...

I hear you on the timers being hit or miss, but I’ve actually had a bit more luck with them—at least with families. Parents love giving their kids a r...

That’s honestly not a bad system. I’d rather be a little overzealous than end up fishing out another plastic dinosaur or, worse, dealing with a backup...

Man, you’re speaking my language. Nothing like getting blasted with ice water to wake you up faster than coffee ever could. I swapped out the old show...

Push-to-connect fittings are like those “too good to be true” infomercials—sometimes they work, sometimes you’re mopping up at 2am. I’ve used them in ...