I get the appeal of sticking to basics—filters, a little duct tape when things get dicey—but I’ve actually had pretty good luck with some of those “ec...
I hear you on the weird stuff—when I dug my trench, I hit what looked like a chunk of old ceramic tile, and then a bunch of rusty nails. Never found a...
Yeah, I’ve run into that with single-handle mixers too—my brother’s rental had one where you turned right for hot and left for cold. Nearly scalded my...
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had better luck with metal—specifically, that thicker aluminum edging. It costs more up front, but i...
Been there, unfortunately. Years back, I thought I was being clever by going with an underground trap for our kitchen remodel. Looked great, no smell,...
I’ve tried the “hope for the best” route—never again. Had a buddy flush “flushable” wipes and it wrecked my greywater pump. Now I stick laminated sign...
PEX with push-fit is definitely a step up from flex lines, but I’ve had mixed luck with those fittings over the years. Maybe it’s just me, but I alway...
Yeah, those “patch it and pray” fixes only get you so far. I tried limping along with my 60s-era copper for years—ended up chasing leaks every few mon...
That hits way too close to home. I thought I was being clever once by using colored tape and a Sharpie, but a year later the tape was peeling and the ...
Totally get what you mean about roots being relentless. I had a similar mess a couple years back—roots actually cracked my old clay pipe and it was le...
Tried landscaping too, and it definitely helps some. But last summer, even with native plants everywhere, we had a freak storm that clogged the street...
I've tried the tape trick too, but after a while, moisture made my notes unreadable. Now I snap quick pics on my phone whenever I'm messing around dow...
Been there myself... woke up once to the lovely sound of water spraying under the kitchen sink at 3am. You're spot on—good shut-off valves are lifesav...
Yeah, I hear you on the wireless. Had a similar experience last spring when I was checking out a blockage in my kitchen drain line. The pipe took this...
Videos can be handy, sure, but honestly, I've tried that route and ended up more frustrated than anything. Last time I did a bathroom remodel, I thoug...