Good advice overall, but gotta disagree slightly on sodium vs potassium chloride. I've switched to potassium chloride a while back—not for health reas...

I've been tempted by those DIY kits too, but honestly, the fumes alone made me reconsider. Even with good ventilation, epoxy can be pretty harsh indoo...

Haha, yep, those washers have tested my patience more times than I'd like to admit. Personally, I give myself a bit more wiggle room—better safe than ...

Foam sleeves can definitely help, but I'd still keep an eye on things. Had a similar noise issue myself—foam solved it initially, but after a few mont...

Yeah, laundry diverters are probably the safest bet for a cautious DIYer. I installed one last year—super straightforward. Just make sure your deterge...

I've seen some numbers floating around before, and yeah, it seems like overall water usage did drop noticeably after those rules came in. It's a small...