I get the appeal of enzymes for maintenance, but honestly, I’ve found them a bit hit or miss. Maybe it’s just my setup, but I tried using them regular...
Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. Those roots are relentless, especially with old clay pipes. I tried the root killer route too—felt like ...
Yeah, those full repipe quotes are brutal. I’ve patched a couple spots myself just to get by, but I’m always worried about what’s next. Has anyone tri...
I gotta say, I’ve had better luck with the “universal” stuff than most people seem to. Maybe it’s just lower expectations? The gurgling hasn’t happene...
I get wanting the OEM stuff for peace of mind, but honestly, I’ve had pretty good luck with universal kits. Saved a bunch and didn’t have to wait for ...
Totally relate to this. Boilers are sneaky like that—just when you think you've nailed it, something else pops up. I remember when I first moved into ...
Haha, totally relate to the "flush courtesy countdown" turning into chaos. We tried something similar, but it quickly devolved into a shouting match o...
I get your point about simplicity, but honestly, sensor faucets aren't always a hassle. We installed one in our kitchen mainly to cut down on water bi...
Went through this same issue a couple years back. I hesitated on PVC at first because of the cost, but after my second "emergency" plumber visit, I bi...
Totally agree on the laminated tags—saved me a headache more than once. Digital stuff is handy, but when your basement's flooding and you're trying to...
Totally agree with this. When we switched to a water-saving toilet a couple years back, I didn't notice much difference on our monthly bill either. Bu...
Had a similar scare last year—thought I'd save money by DIY-ing the faucet install. Worked great... for about two weeks, then BAM, water everywhere. N...
Had something similar happen last winter. Thought I was in for a pricey replacement, but turns out the thermostat was just getting blasted by sunlight...
Drain snakes are great, totally agree. I picked one up cheap at a hardware store a couple years back, and it's saved me from calling a plumber more ti...
Been there myself, and yeah, quick fixes can be risky—but sometimes they're necessary to buy time. One thing I'd add to your checklist: keep a bucket ...