- Wax rings have saved me more times than I can count, especially in older homes where the flange is never quite flush. - Rubber gaskets are cleaner...

I hear you on insulation making a big difference, but I’ve actually seen mixing valves cause more headaches than folks realize—especially when they’re...

- Good points above, but flushing rarely reverses visible rust—just slows it down a bit. How old's your heater anyway? If it's pushing 10+ years, patc...

Good points there, especially about the inline filter—those things can really help. Couple more thoughts from my experience: - CLR is solid advice, b...

Haha, I get your point, but honestly, some of those silicone smoothing tools can be pretty decent—just depends on the quality. I've had better luck wi...

- Insulation mainly tackles heat loss, not water waste directly—you're right there. - Recirc systems are definitely more effective for water saving, e...

Good call on installing that backflow preventer—it's one of those things people often overlook until it's too late. Couple quick points from experienc...