Totally agree about the flashlight—phones and water definitely don't mix well, haha. I'd also suggest keeping a cheap headlamp handy. Got one for like...

Yeah, pruning usually does the job, but I've had similar experiences—those roots can be relentless. My neighbor had a similar issue; he kept pruning d...

I'm with you on the skepticism—adding more gadgets usually means more headaches down the line. I haven't personally tried catalytic carbon filters, bu...

I've had faucets randomly lose pressure too, and in my case it turned out to be mineral buildup inside the faucet itself. Vinegar soak helped a ton......

I've had similar experiences with vinegar soaks. I usually stick to overnight, but once I forgot and left mine soaking for a couple of days too—ended ...

Yeah, totally agree with this. We installed a basic water softener last year, and it's made a noticeable difference. PEX is pretty DIY-friendly, but p...

Yeah, sediment buildup can be a real headache—flushing only gets you so far, unfortunately. I went tankless about two years ago, and while it's been m...

I've been thinking about switching to an inline filter myself, mostly because those fridge filters are getting ridiculously pricey lately. Last time I...