Couldn't agree more. I've tried mesh guards and foam inserts too, and neither was a silver bullet. One thing that's helped me is planting native shrub...

$250 isn't terrible, but honestly, a little DIY confidence goes a long way. I've swapped sinks twice now—no leaks yet. Just take your time, double-che...

I've tried those plastic smoothing tools myself, and honestly, they're not bad—definitely better than my finger wrapped in a damp cloth, lol. But I st...

I've done the ice cube and lemon peel trick too, and it does help temporarily. But honestly, the best long-term solution I've found is prevention. I s...

I've tried the baking soda and vinegar thing too, and yeah, the fizzing is oddly satisfying, haha. But honestly, I've found it doesn't always cut thro...

Good points about surface prep—definitely learned that the hard way myself. Had a similar leak under my bathroom sink last year, and I initially went ...

Totally agree about ceramic cartridges being a game changer. I went that route a couple years back and haven't regretted it once. Another thing worth ...