Had a similar issue with copper myself. Set up greywater recycling for a rental property a while back—worked fine at first, but algae and corrosion ki...

Interesting points about tackling faucet repairs yourself, but honestly, sometimes the DIY route can end up costing more in the long run. I've had ten...

I've had mixed luck with flushing older heaters. Had one in a rental property that was pushing 15 years, figured I'd give flushing a shot before repla...

I hear you on the zip ties, but honestly, I've seen them fail enough times that I steer clear whenever possible. Had a tenant once who thought he'd fi...