Teflon tape on compression fittings is one of those things that just makes me shake my head. I get why people do it—seems like a little extra insuranc...

I hear you on the peace of mind thing. I’ve seen push-to-connects hold up fine in some cases, but I’ve also been called out to jobs where they failed ...

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but I wouldn’t rush to ditch the dual-flush just yet. A lot of times, the issue isn’t the toilet itself—it’s...

Funny how often that’s true. I’ve had to install sinks off-center more times than I’d like to admit—old houses, weird joists, you name it. Metal fixtu...

Never thought about wooden tags—honestly, that’s a neat workaround for the tape issue. Only thing I’d worry about is if they get wet and the marker in...

Honestly, I think you nailed it—once you get past the initial confusion with adapters and instructions, under sink filters aren't as intimidating as p...

Preach. I swear, half the time I’m upside down with my arm wedged behind the pipes, cursing whoever designed these things. Angled pliers are solid, bu...

Good advice right there. Learned that lesson the hard way myself—spent hours wrestling with a boiler install, thought I'd nailed it, packed up my gear...

You're spot-on here. I've seen plenty of cases where homeowners blame the toilet itself when it's actually improper installation or older plumbing tha...

Yeah, swapping the anode rod can sometimes squeeze a bit more life out of it, but honestly, once rust shows up, you're fighting a losing battle. I've ...

Yeah, totally agree with you there. I've seen plenty of ball valves leak prematurely because someone skimped on quality or rushed the install. One thi...

Tankless can be great, but yeah, they're not a one-size-fits-all solution. I've seen plenty of homes where adding a recirculation pump or pairing the ...

Good points about the pump and sludge build-up—both definitely common culprits. But before jumping into pump replacement, I'd also suggest checking th...