- I've seen a lot of sensor faucets act up too, especially in bathrooms with heavy steam or humidity. - From what I've noticed, Moen's MotionSense lin...

Most sensor faucets I've seen do have battery backups, but honestly, they're not always reliable. Plus, the manual overrides can be tricky—especially ...

I've actually been doing something similar for a while now, but never thought to use HVAC tape specifically. I've just been using regular masking tape...

- Magnetic locks sound neat, but wouldn't a simple mechanical latch be more reliable long-term? - Magnets can weaken over time or lose alignment, espe...

Good points about insulation and heat tape—definitely simpler and less hassle. But I wouldn't totally rule out a small generator, especially if power ...

Good point about pipe sizing...but isn't downsizing pipes tricky sometimes? I've seen pressure issues pop up if you go too small. Curious if anyone's ...

- Had a similar experience last month—my toilet decided to overflow at like 2 AM, and I was half-asleep trying to deal with it. Not fun. - Anyway, I g...