Not gonna lie, I’ve actually had the opposite experience with Delta—maybe I just got lucky, but their stuff’s been solid for me. The “easy install” la...
That’s the trick—turn those valves every so often or they’ll seize up for good. Ball valves usually hold up better than the old gates, but yeah, hard ...
Title: Why Is Documenting Plumbing Connections Such a Nightmare? Yeah, those aluminum tags are a step up from stickers, for sure. I’ve used them on a...
Honestly, I get the nostalgia for the old stuff, but you’d be shocked how much those old faucets leaked or just dripped for years without anyone notic...
Battery backups can be helpful, sure, but honestly, if reliability is your main concern, I'd lean more towards a small portable generator. Batteries a...
Yeah, sounds like you definitely got stuck with a dud. Quality low-flow heads these days are miles better—brands like Kohler or Delta keep pressure de...
Yeah, humming usually points to pressure issues—you're spot on there. But I've also seen some weird humming from partially closed valves or even sedim...
Nah, it's not just you—seen that happen plenty of times. Even good quality tape can get brittle after a few harsh winters, especially if it's exposed ...
Good call on the brackets—seen that happen a few times myself. Another thing that helps with noisy pipes is checking your water pressure. Had a custom...
Fair point, but honestly, digital isn't always practical when you're elbow-deep under a sink. I've found laminated diagrams taped inside cabinet doors...
Yeah, plastic shims near showers are always risky. They seem fine at first, but moisture and temperature changes usually cause issues pretty fast. I'v...
Yeah, brass fittings can be tricky with hard water. Seen plenty of those sneaky pinholes myself—usually at the worst possible time, like Thanksgiving ...
Yeah, those old valves can be a nightmare—seen plenty of them seized up from years of neglect. Quick tip: spraying a bit of penetrating oil like WD-40...
Galvanized can definitely look cool, but personally I steer clear of using it indoors—especially if it's older stuff. I've seen plenty of galvanized p...
Honestly, installing a washer isn't rocket science, but it can definitely turn into a headache if you're not careful. I've seen plenty of DIY installs...