I've found hallway placement pretty effective too, but I'd add that gas type matters. Natural gas rises, so detectors should ideally be placed higher ...

Good points on the wax-free seals. I hadn't really thought about the eco-friendly angle before, but it makes sense. I've been debating switching to wa...

I've actually had experience with both types of valves, and I'd say thermostatic valves are definitely a step up from pressure-balancing ones. When we...

Copper's reliable, but I've personally switched to PEX for environmental reasons—less energy-intensive to produce and easier to install without solder...

That's a really important point you're raising. When my mom had knee surgery last year, we faced something similar. It can definitely feel overwhelmin...