Honestly, waiting for a pipe to scream for help isn’t always the safest bet. I get budget pain—trust me, I’ve seen folks try to ride out their 1960s p...

Had a customer once who tried the “just fans and patience” route after a small leak. Worked out fine—except they missed a patch behind the fridge. Six...

- Yep, those slip-joint extensions are like the duct tape of plumbing—work in a pinch, but you’re just crossing your fingers every time you open the c...

Honestly, I hear you on the price of those fancy pads. I’ve dropped one in a puddle before and it survived, but my wallet still hasn’t recovered. Most...

Haha, totally agree with you on the plunger thing—major facepalm moment. As a licensed plumber myself, I've definitely had those awkward moments where...

Haha, welcome to plumbing—where second-guessing yourself is practically part of the job description. Press-fit fittings are a life-saver in tight spac...

- Totally get your frustration with those plastic spacers—been there, done that, got the soggy basement to prove it. Zip ties are basically duct tape'...

Totally agree on the UPS suggestion—saved me from stumbling around in the dark basement more times than I'd like to admit. A quick tip though: make su...

Haha, I get the frustration—I once had a customer who decided to DIY some plumbing to save a few bucks. Ended up flooding his basement and calling me ...