- Flex traps definitely have their place, especially when you’re dealing with a sink that’s way off from the stub-out. Not ideal, but sometimes you ju...

- Couldn’t agree more about the “old-school” approach. Soldered joints might take longer, but at least you know what you’re dealing with—no hidden sur...

Plumber on speed dial vs. plumbing apps—what's your go-to? - Seen plenty of those water sensors in basements and laundry rooms, and yeah, they can sa...

Title: Half flush never seems to work right—am I missing something? You’re spot on about the gunk. I’ve lost count how many times I’ve opened up ta...

- Seen this a lot in houses from that era—galvanized pipes just don’t age well. - Rusty water and pressure swings usually mean the inside of the pipes...

Totally agree on sketches being clearer than voice notes, especially for plumbing. A couple things I've found helpful: - Quick labels on fittings (li...

Epoxy's usually just a temporary fix, especially if the sink sees heavy daily use. Couple things to consider: - Epoxy kits rarely hold up long-term u...

- Wrapping faucets is definitely worth the effort. Had a client last winter who skipped it, thinking the insulated siding was enough. Ended up with a ...

Good points on the bolts—seen plenty of toilets fail just because someone reused old hardware. Another thing to check is the flange itself. If it's cr...