Yeah, the “stalactites” description is spot on—when I pulled a section of pipe out of my crawlspace, it looked like a science experiment gone wrong. I...

I hear you on the mesh strainers. I picked up one that was supposed to be “industrial grade” and it still started pitting after a couple months—hard w...

That's reassuring to hear. I was skeptical at first about tackling plumbing myself, but your advice on overtightening fittings is solid—learned that t...

Had a similar experience last winter—pipes burst around midnight, and I learned the hard way about cheap stainless clamps. Thought they'd hold up fine...

Honestly, even a "foolproof" valve wouldn't help if you forget to shut it off in the first place... Maybe a sensor that detects sudden pressure change...