Good points about the GFCI checks, but honestly, monthly might be a bit overkill. I get the caution—I'm pretty paranoid myself—but constantly testing ...

I get your point about DIY thermostat installs going sideways, but honestly, it's not always rocket science. When I moved into my first place, the the...

Totally agree about switching to generic brands—saved me some cash too. Just make sure they're certified for safety standards. I once got a cheap knoc...

Copper tags seem like they'd hold up nicely, but I wonder if readability might become an issue over time, especially in damp environments like basemen...

We went the pedestal route too, and honestly, it's not as bad as everyone's making it sound. The key is being ruthless about clutter—if there's nowher...

Totally agree with this. When we moved into our first home last year, we had the exact same issue—every time someone flushed, the shower turned into a...

Good points about placement tweaks, but honestly, if you're seeing rust, I'd be pretty cautious. Rust usually means corrosion inside the tank, and tha...

I haven't had professional testing done yet, but honestly, I'd recommend it if you're noticing weird tastes or pressure issues. When we first moved in...

Yeah, totally agree with this. I bought one of those handheld detectors when we moved into our first house—figured it'd give me peace of mind. But hon...

I feel your pain—went down this road myself last year. Copper's great, but soldering those joints is no joke if you're new to plumbing...and pricey mi...