Timers definitely have their place, especially when you're dealing with a busy household. I totally get the "concert in the shower" thing—my brother u...

Completely agree with your point about root barriers being helpful but not foolproof. When we first moved into our house, we installed a barrier aroun...

Haha, been there myself! I once spent an entire Saturday meticulously labeling pipes with those fancy adhesive labels that promised to be "waterproof....

I switched to a pedestal sink about two years ago, mostly because my old vanity cabinet was literally falling apart from water damage. Honestly, I was...

Had a similar experience, though mine involved a DIY plumbing "fix" from the previous owner using some kind of glue or sealant instead of proper fitti...

You're onto something here—willows and maples are notorious water-seekers, so their roots naturally gravitate toward moisture-rich areas like sewer li...