Agree about the pressure regulator, makes a huge difference long-term. Have you checked if your house has galvanized pipes anywhere? Those are notorio...

Did you notice any difference in noise levels depending on how tightly you secured those rubber-insert clamps? I've found that overtightening can some...

Exactly—it's like chasing ghosts sometimes. Did you check if the mixing valve in the shower is older? Upgrading the main line helps, but older valves ...

Buckets have saved me more times than I'd like to admit, haha. But about those DIY kits—have you ever tried the metal fittings yourself? I switched ov...