Tried the silicone lube trick a couple times—honestly, it does seem to slow down the crusty buildup, at least for me. Not a miracle cure, but it makes...

Yeah, those critters love the warmth under there. I’ve had snakes curl up around the rim—talk about a surprise. Mulch is a solid call, but I’ve had it...

Couldn’t agree more on that one. Auger’s saved my bacon more than once—foam’s great for keeping things in check, but when you’re dealing with a full-o...

- Totally get the “universal” parts headache. I’ve got a drawer full of “almost fits” connectors that never quite worked. - The fingerprint thing? S...

Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. That line— —hits home. Sometimes you just have to pick your battles. I’ve definitely ripped out a t...

Yeah, potato peels are no joke—I spent a solid hour wrestling with mine after Thanksgiving dinner last year. Lemon wedges occasionally help too, btw.....

- Honestly, clearer warnings wouldn't change much for most folks. I had a leak under my sink that dripped for weeks—could literally hear it every nigh...

Been there myself—those diagrams always seem to be made by someone who's never actually installed the thing. A few things I've noticed from my own pro...