Good call on the insulation and heat tape combo—definitely worth it in colder climates. I've installed that setup for a bunch of folks, and honestly, ...

Ha, trust me, I've seen enough "patchwork messes" to know exactly what you're talking about. The app might give you a ballpark idea, but older plumbin...

Sediment definitely can fluctuate seasonally—at least that's what I've noticed in my experience. Usually, spring thaw or heavy rains stir things up in...

I totally get your point about laminated sheets becoming outdated, but honestly, in my experience, most basic plumbing emergencies don't change drasti...

Fruit flies are definitely the downside of composting indoors—I hear you. We had the same issue at my place for a while. What worked surprisingly well...

Haha, reminds me of a client who called me out because their composting toilet was "smelling funny." Turned out they'd never emptied it—like, ever. Co...

Did something similar a few years back, but skipped the fabric (regretted it later...). Roots eventually found their way up again. Definitely agree fa...

Insulation definitely makes a huge difference—I've seen plenty of homes avoid disaster just by wrapping their pipes. Heat tape can be great too, but I...