Skipped a year of maintenance on mine once, too—never again. You nailed it with this: - Small issues (like a bit of moisture) can snowball into bi...

Can’t agree more with checking the pipes first. It’s tempting to just throw a gadget at the problem, but if you’ve got old galvanized lines, that’s us...

Tried the denim wrap last winter—thought it’d be a win since it’s cheap and “green,” but it kept slipping down the pipes once condensation kicked in. ...

- Been there, done that—my wallet still remembers the pain. - Booster pumps do work, but I’d say check your shower head first. Sometimes it’s just c...

- Leak alarms are a decent backup, but I’d rather not rely on them as my first line of defense. - I swap supply lines every 7-8 years instead of fiv...

- I agree, heat cables seem like overkill unless you’ve had pipes burst before. - I switched to the thicker foam sleeves last winter—definitely notice...

Been there, done that. Had a similar issue last year—tried patching up some old copper pipes under my sink with epoxy putty. Worked great...for about ...

Same here—I was convinced the anode rod thing was just internet hype until I gave it a shot. It didn't completely clear up my rust either, but it slow...

Same here, learned the hard way after a leaky faucet bumped my bill way higher than expected. Now I always double-check flow rates and look for WaterS...