I totally get what you mean about the “charm” of old houses—sometimes it’s more like a test of patience, especially before coffee. I’ve run into the s...
Yeah, the sock and gravel setup surprised me too. I went with corrugated mostly because it was cheaper and way easier to snake around my yard—roots ev...
Yeah, I learned that the hard way too... My countertop filter always seemed to drip, no matter how careful I was. Under-sink looks like more work up f...
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...