Honestly, the baking soda and vinegar trick is more of a science fair volcano than a real fix for most clogs. Taking apart the trap is usually the way...

Couldn’t agree more about brushed nickel. I see a lot of folks go that route lately, especially if they want something a bit warmer than chrome but do...

Yeah, I hear you on the universal cartridges—sometimes they’re more “universal-ish” than actually universal. I’ve had a few that just wouldn’t seal ri...

You’re right about metal not always being the answer—seen plenty of “forever” fittings seize up or corrode in weird ways, especially if the water’s go...

After a while, you do get pretty good at eyeballing certain things, but trust me, even seasoned plumbers have their moments... I've definitely eyeball...

That's a solid tip—I've used that flashlight trick myself more times than I'd like to admit. Another sneaky one I've noticed is keeping an eye on your...