Sharpies are great, but I've found they fade or smudge over time, especially in damp basements. What I've started doing instead is using paint markers...

I've tried enzyme cleaners a couple times—definitely eco-friendly, but they're slow. You gotta pour them in overnight, sometimes multiple nights. Good...

I've had a similar issue myself, and yeah, it's frustrating when you finally track down something so tiny causing all that trouble. Good job spotting ...

I've tried the baking soda and vinegar trick too, but honestly, it only seemed to mask the smell temporarily for me. Eventually, I realized the real c...

Yeah, when we moved in our faucets kept clogging up every few months. I installed a softener last year (bit of a hassle tbh) but now the flow's way be...

Yeah, same here—I've used push-fittings for temporary repairs under sinks, but wouldn't trust 'em hidden behind walls. Compression fittings seem promi...

Good tip about the mesh sleeves, hadn't thought of rodents being an issue. I'm leaning toward PEX myself for ease of install, but now I'll definitely ...