Sneakers aren't even the weirdest thing I've pulled out of drains. Once had a call about a flooded street, and after digging around, guess what we fou...

Yeah, nature's pretty forgiving, but septic systems are a different beast altogether. I've seen folks toss all sorts of stuff down there thinking it'l...

Yeah, those low-flow showerheads can really throw you off—seen plenty of folks panic over them. Good call swapping it out. Always smart to double-chec...

Honestly, foam seals aren't as sketchy as some folks make them out to be. I've used them a few times now, and so far, zero issues—even with slightly u...

Totally agree with this. Can't tell you how many times I've been called out for an "emergency" only to find the main valve was partially closed or som...

I've seen plenty of PEX crimps behind drywall hold up just fine over the years. Honestly, if you're careful with your crimps and use quality fittings,...

I've dealt with more disposal jams than I care to admit, and potato peels are definitely a repeat offender. Learned the hard way that fibrous veggies ...

That's a solid hack, but honestly, copper tubing painted flat black works way better than regular pipes. Did something similar at a cabin once... wate...