I’ve definitely been there with the “indoor pond” situation—mine was thanks to a failed T&P valve that decided to let loose at 3am. I agree, shutt...

Honestly, I’ve had mixed results with off-brand parts. Sometimes they fit just fine, but I’ve run into issues where the wiring harness or mounting hol...

Maple roots really are relentless. I’ve had similar issues with the smooth-walled barriers—roots just seem to cruise right along them, especially if t...

Couldn’t agree more about the cost of cleanup—my neighbor had a plastic line burst while they were on vacation, and it turned into a full-blown disast...