I get the appeal of manual overrides, but honestly, tech isn't always the villain here. Most issues I've seen with smart faucets or lighting come down...

Biodegradable soaps vary a ton in quality, tbh. I've noticed some eco-friendly brands do struggle with grease, but others work surprisingly well. Also...

Haha, as someone who's seen plenty of bathroom renos, I can tell you plumbing surprises are pretty common. Usually it's old pipes or weird DIY fixes f...

Totally agree on visual checks—tech is handy but definitely not foolproof. A few quick points from experience: - Smart-home integrated sensors do see...

Totally get your hesitation—seen that happen plenty of times myself. Older units can be unpredictable, and sometimes flushing just stirs up trouble. S...

Couldn't agree more—seen plenty of homeowners regret skimping on fixtures. Had a client last year who insisted on budget faucets to save a few bucks. ...

Haha, yeah, that's a special kind of torture. Honestly, I've seen plenty of those DIY restrictor stacks too—people mean well, but it's like trying to ...

Good points about urethane, but epoxy grout isn't always that tricky. I've found if you mix smaller batches and keep your cleaning tools ready, it's m...

Good point—laundry days can really overload a greywater system quickly. Also, consider your pipe sizing and slope... I've seen setups where undersized...

Good points all around. Valves are definitely the first thing I check too, but I've run into a few situations where the aerators on faucets were actua...

Yeah, reversed tape wrapping trips up even seasoned DIYers sometimes. I've lost count of how many times I've had to redo fittings because someone got ...

Haha, yep, can confirm—it's definitely one of our busiest days. Another weird plumbing fact: you'd be surprised how often people accidentally flush ce...