I’ve actually switched most of mine to stainless braided after a buddy’s washer hose burst and trashed his laundry room. Still, I’m not convinced they...
Had a similar headache in my last place. The previous owner must’ve thought he was building the next Hoover Dam with all the extra drains and channels...
Funny, I always thought outlets were sealed up tight, but I guess not. I did the foam gasket thing too, but honestly, I didn’t notice a huge change—ma...
I hear you on the old house paranoia. I tried a bladder once and just kept thinking, “If this thing bursts, I’m in for a nightmare.” Ended up sticking...
I’ve tried patching a rusty tank before—total waste of time in my case. It just leaked again a few months later. I do flush the tank once or twice a y...
That’s been my experience too. I looked at greywater setups and honestly, the maintenance made me tired just reading about it. Maybe if you’re super o...
Never found a labeled pipe or wire in my place—closest I got was a faded sticker on the breaker box that just said “kitchen?” with a question mark. I ...
Had a similar run-in with wooden utensils myself. Those tiny splinters can be sneaky—thought I'd picked out every piece, but nope, disposal kept sound...
True, but even user reviews can be hit or miss. I once bought a faucet with glowing reviews—everyone loved it—but mine still leaked after a few weeks....
Had a similar situation last winter—nothing like wading through icy water at 3 AM to make you reconsider life choices. I wasn't sold on the regulator ...
Good point about the PRV. Had a similar issue last year—spent a whole weekend convinced it was sediment buildup in the pipes. Even bought one of those...
Yeah, composting toilets sound great in theory, but honestly, I can't imagine convincing my family to go that route full-time. We tried one at a frien...
Sensors are decent, but honestly, by the time they alert you, damage might already be done. Had a toilet leak last year—sensor caught it quick, but st...
Yeah, plumber's tape is a lifesaver. Honestly though, even with tape, I've had connections leak slightly if they're overtightened—go figure. Those kit...
Yeah, forums and Reddit are usually my first stop too. Manufacturer PDFs are great if you're into deciphering hieroglyphics, but when the basement's f...