Totally get where you’re coming from—stacking wax rings never really feels like a long-term fix. I’ve switched to those wax-free seals too, and yeah, ...

I hear you on the kitty litter—tried that once, too, and it just clumped up and smelled weird after. Have you looked into using water-filled flood bar...

I switched to stainless steel tags for my shutoff valves after the paper ones turned to mush last spring. They’re not the prettiest, but they do the j...

I get wanting everything lined up, but honestly, tearing out drywall or moving plumbing just for a sink feels wasteful to me. If it’s not leaking or c...

Yeah, I hear you on that. I tried one of those “eco” enzyme gels—ended up with a weird, sweet odor that lingered for days. Honestly, regular boiling w...

Actually, yeah—wax crayons saved me when I redid my rainwater harvesting setup last spring. Masking tape just turned to mush after the first drizzle, ...

Had a similar issue last year. Thought I'd fixed a minor drip under the kitchen sink myself—tightened the fittings, replaced washers, seemed all good....

I've had mixed results skipping primer—even with the good paint-and-primer combos. Did a bathroom repaint last summer without separate primer, and whi...

I've used SharkBite fittings a couple times for quick fixes, and they've held up surprisingly well. But honestly, I still prefer traditional soldered ...

Good point about enzyme cleaners—I switched to them last year and haven't looked back. They're slower but definitely safer long-term. Still, can be h...