I've been there more times than I'd like to admit. Plumbing projects always seem straightforward until you actually start working. A few things I've l...

Good points there—laundry water is definitely the easiest way to dip your toes into greywater recycling. A quick heads-up from experience: - Double-c...

Fair point about false alarms, but honestly, I'd rather deal with a few false alerts than miss the real thing. Had a slow leak behind the washer once ...

Good points overall, but a couple things to keep in mind from experience: - Flushing can definitely help, but if you're seeing rust-colored water con...

I've wondered about this too, actually. A few years ago, we switched to softened water at home, and I was pretty skeptical about whether it'd make muc...

True, detectors are helpful, but I wouldn't put all my trust into just a basic one. Had one fail on me a couple years ago—luckily I caught the gas sme...

Donating is great, but recycling fixtures isn't always as complicated as it sounds. A few points from my own experience: - Local scrap yards often ta...

True, but I'd argue toilets usually cause bigger hidden leaks since they're less noticeable day-to-day. Faucets and showerheads drip visibly, so you'r...