Honestly, those universal kits can be more trouble than they're worth. I’ve seen a lot of folks get tripped up by the handle direction thing—one side ...

I’ve seen both plastic and all-metal push-to-connects hold up fine, but honestly, I trust the metal ones a bit more for anything behind a wall or in a...

You’d be surprised how often I see that with older systems. Insulation is usually an afterthought, or it gets damaged over time and nobody notices unt...

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve walked into a job where someone tried to “quick fix” a leak with duct tape or the wrong kind of putty. Sometime...

You’re not wrong—those sensors are only as good as their placement, and there’s always that one spot you miss. I’ve seen more than a few “hidden swamp...

That’s the kicker—water’s sneaky. I’ve seen folks patch a leak with tape or putty, only to have it burst open at 2am. If you’re spotting rust or soft ...

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen folks try to get clever with “root barriers” or special liners, but honestly, roots usually win in the long run. Even s...

Yeah, I hear you. Cleaning out a PRV can buy you a little time, but if it’s already old or corroded, it’s usually just a band-aid. I’ve tried flushing...

I've installed quite a few of these water-saving toilets, and honestly, reactions are all over the place. Some folks barely notice the noise after a f...

Yep, learned that one the hard way myself. Also, have you checked if the leak's actually from the pipe or maybe just a worn-out washer or gasket? Some...

Yeah, that's been my experience too. Recently replaced a toilet in a client's older home (probably late 50s), and they were skeptical about going low-...