Yeah, that's exactly what I ended up doing after my first winter scare. Foam sleeves alone were a no-go for me too—had a pipe freeze solid even with i...

Haha, I feel your pain—I just moved into my first home and had the exact same issue. At first, I thought it was just an initiation ritual for new home...

PRVs are pretty reliable overall, but from what I've read, they're not exactly "set-and-forget." Usually, every 5-10 years you'll wanna check the pres...

You're definitely not alone—I went through something similar last winter. Heat pumps can be finicky when you adjust temps frequently. Give it a day or...

Yikes, dealing with plumbing at 2am is definitely a homeowner's rite of passage—I feel your pain. Had something similar happen shortly after moving in...