Haha, sounds familiar. I had a similar issue last winter—thought I'd cracked the code by repositioning the thermostat away from a drafty hallway. Work...

I get what you're saying about restrictors, but honestly, sometimes the recommended flow rate feels a bit too restrictive for everyday use. I swapped ...

Yeah, totally get that. I tried silicone grease when mine started acting up, hoping it was a quick fix... nope. Ended up swapping out the flapper too....

I've used steel wool too, but honestly, I've switched mostly to copper mesh lately. It's a bit pricier, but I feel safer with it since steel wool can ...

I've wondered about roof pitch myself. My neighbor has a steeper metal roof than mine, and he swears it stays cleaner, but honestly, I still see polle...

Been there myself—thought I was being clever by sketching out a little map on paper when we first moved in. Fast-forward a year and that paper's nowhe...

You're totally right about sorting metals beforehand—I made the same mistake once and ended up kicking myself after seeing how much better the sorted ...

That's a decent idea, but honestly, relying on my phone for reminders has let me down more than once. Last year, my phone crashed and I lost a bunch o...