Yeah, totally get that. Had a similar experience with my water heater... thought I could handle it myself, ended up flooding half the basement. DIY is...

Color-coding is handy, sure, but honestly I'd skip the plastic zip ties. They just add more single-use plastic waste, and eventually they degrade and ...

I get your point, but honestly, thermostats aren't always rocket science. Sure, if the wiring looks sketchy or ancient, calling a pro makes sense. But...

Grease pencils are handy, but honestly, plastic tags aren't exactly eco-friendly. I've had pretty good luck using wax-coated cardboard tags—the kind g...

Eyeballing might work for pros, but honestly, I'd rather measure twice and cut once. Learned that the hard way after flooding my laundry room... Digit...