Root barriers can definitely help, but like you said, they're not a guaranteed fix. I've seen situations where roots just find their way around or eve...

Had a similar issue with woven fabric myself—after a year or so it turned into a muddy mess underneath. Switched to non-woven and it's been smoother s...

I tried one of those DIY lead test kits from the hardware store when renovating my kitchen last year. Honestly, the results were a bit vague—color mat...

I had mixed results with low-flow showerheads too—some brands definitely perform better than others. Found that models with aeration tech gave a stron...

Push-fits are convenient, for sure, but I'm still skeptical about their longevity compared to soldered joints. Had a buddy whose push-fit leaked after...