Under Sink Vs. Countertop Filters: Which Is Less Hassle To Install? I totally get the appeal of under-sink filters—they’re out of sight, out of mind,...

Toto’s been my go-to for years, especially in older homes with quirky plumbing. I put one in my 1920s bungalow after getting tired of plunging the old...

Honestly, I used to think those access panels were kind of tacky, but after my own “surprise waterfall” incident last winter, I’m a convert. —couldn’t...

Good point about the flooring—I hadn't thought about that initially either. But honestly, refinishing tiles sounds like a lot to take on unexpectedly....

I feel your pain with the epoxy yellowing—I had a similar issue with my bathroom vanity. Thought I'd save some cash and DIY it, but after about a year...

I totally get what you're saying about the sensor faucets. We put one in our guest bathroom last year, thinking it'd be convenient and hygienic, espec...

I've wondered about the environmental side of salt-based softeners too. A friend of mine lives near a small lake community, and apparently, they had s...

Haha, reminds me of my first faucet adventure—thought it'd take 15 mins tops, ended up spending half my Saturday running back and forth to the hardwar...

Had the same issue a while back—mine was spraying water like it had a personal vendetta against my shower curtain. Swapped it out, problem solved. Did...

I ran into something similar a while back when I was fixing up the bathroom sink. Thought I'd be clever and grabbed some silicone grease from the gara...

Had a similar experience myself—thought silicone grease would be the ultimate fix, but nope, ended up with a drippy mess. Switched back to plumber's g...

Haha, yep, learned this lesson myself last winter. Thought I had everything sorted until one chilly morning, I'm brushing my teeth and suddenly feel a...

Had a similar experience myself—tried wireless first, loved the convenience until it randomly dropped signal mid-inspection (talk about frustrating......