Definitely agree stainless steel's the better move here. Brass fittings look nice and all, but honestly, after seeing that green crusty stuff one too ...

Haha, diagrams are definitely more "peace of mind" than "panic mode" tools. In my experience: - Labels are great... until water's spraying everywhere...

- Totally get your skepticism about grout checks, but honestly, grout's sneaky. Tiny cracks you barely notice can quietly soak up moisture...then boom...

Nice move switching to PEX—definitely quieter than galvanized. I've had similar battles with plumbing noises, though mine sounded more like angry racc...

Ha, plumber's tape saved me more times than I can count. Another trick I stumbled on: vinegar and baking soda down a slow drain—sounds like a middle s...