I've always heard mixed things about potato peels too—some say they're fine, others swear they turn into a gluey mess. Has anyone actually had trouble...

Good points about the anode rod, but have you checked the tank itself closely yet? Sometimes rust-colored water isn't just from the rod—could be sedim...

Been there myself with the basin wrench struggle—it's like a rite of passage for DIY plumbing, haha. Duct tape though...that's a new level of sketchy....

Have you found the crimp connections hold up well long-term compared to SharkBites? I've been debating switching over myself after a similar drip issu...

Yeah, push-fits behind drywall always make me nervous too. Had a similar issue under my kitchen sink last summer—thought I'd save time with a quick-co...

Yeah, those DIY kits can be a real gamble sometimes... ever tried testing something you thought was solid brass and it turned out to be plated? Lab te...

Yeah, I've noticed the same thing—some plumbing vids gloss right over critical details. Did you happen to check the comments before diving in? Sometim...

Yeah, plumber's tape is definitely more about thread sealing than leak patching. Epoxy's good stuff for a quick fix, but have you tried those silicone...