Yeah, you nailed it with the patience thing. Every spring I’m convinced I’ll figure out some magic fix and every year it’s really just a combo of litt...

Delta’s water-saving stuff has been a win at my place too—never had anyone complain about weak pressure, which is saying something. I do wish the inst...

That’s the nightmare, right there. I’ve had that exact thing happen—thought I was being proactive, then suddenly I’m staring at a busted pipe and a mu...

Totally get where you’re coming from—those enzyme cleaners always promise a lot but the smell is just... odd. I tried one that left my bathroom smelli...

Yeah, learned that lesson the hard way myself. We built raised garden beds using treated lumber about three years ago, and I made the rookie mistake o...

We had a similar experience—went pedestal for the minimalist look, but quickly realized it wasn't practical. Ended up adding floating shelves, which h...

I've gotta second you on the deer buffet issue—been there, done that, got the chewed-up shrubbery to prove it. But honestly, decorative rocks might st...

I've actually given one of those foam gasket seals a shot recently. Honestly, installation was a breeze compared to wrestling with wax rings (no more ...

I had a similar experience when I first moved in—thought I smelled gas in the basement and freaked out a bit, honestly. Got one of those handheld dete...

Totally agree about orientation making a difference. Mine's southwest-ish, and it's been pretty solid overall. One thing I'd add is shading—trees or n...