Pipe and gravel seems to be the only thing that holds up, especially with willows or anything aggressive. I’ve seen folks try those heavy-duty plastic...

Title: What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight? Not gonna lie, my first instinct is always to check for leaks or standing...

Humidity meters are useful, but I’d also check for any signs of leaks in the plumbing—sometimes it’s not just outside moisture. Have you noticed any w...

PEX with crimp rings is my go-to these days—less drama than sweating copper, and I trust it more than push-to-connect for anything behind a wall. Wate...

That’s a fair point—sometimes flex pipes just seem like the only thing that’ll squeeze into those weird angles, especially in older houses where nothi...

Honestly, that’s the way to go. I’ve seen people just slap a patch on noisy pipes and hope for the best—never seems to last. Curious though, did you f...

That’s actually genius. I tried the “permanent” marker route too—by the time I get back under there, it’s like the label never existed. I’ve seen peop...

Good points overall, but I'd push back a bit on the WD-40 dismissal. While it's definitely not ideal for plumbing seals or valves, I've seen it work s...

Raccoons are definitely smarter than most people give them credit for. I had a similar issue last summer when I set up my rain barrel—thought I'd outs...

Another quick trick is to use a small piece of toilet paper or tissue. Just lightly wrap it around the joint or pipe you're suspicious of, and if ther...

Depth definitely matters, but honestly, plastic barriers might not be your best bet for mature oaks or maples. I've seen roots from big trees punch ri...