Thermal cameras are great if you can get your hands on one, but honestly, the incense stick trick works almost as well for most folks. I’ve used it a ...

Yeah, once rust is inside the tank, it’s pretty much game over. Even if you patch it, the metal’s already compromised and it’ll just find another weak...

Yeah, I hear you on the enzyme cleaners—they’re decent for keeping things clear, but once you’ve got a stubborn clog, they’re not much help. Maintenan...

You're right about tutorials glossing over the messy bits—real plumbing is rarely that neat. Personally, I stick to a simple rule: if it involves shut...

Had a similar headache with mine at first. Thought the flush was weak and almost swapped it out, but after tweaking the float valve height and button ...

Had a similar issue a few months back. Pressure gauge was bouncing all over the place, and sure enough, the tank was full of water. Quick swap-out fix...

Couldn't agree more. I've seen valves installed perfectly but neglected afterward, causing more issues than they solved. Had one fail on me during a l...

Lowering pressure might help temporarily, but honestly, if your showerhead's spraying everywhere, it's usually due to mineral buildup or worn-out nozz...

Coffee grounds are definitely a common culprit—but I've also seen folks regularly chuck onion skins or fibrous veggie scraps down there, and that stuf...

Yeah, agreed—gadgets can get gimmicky fast, but catalytic carbon filters do have some merit. Worked a job last month where we installed one for a home...

Galvanized pipes are definitely notorious for hidden corrosion issues. Seen a few cases where the rust buildup was so bad it restricted water flow sig...

Battery issues can definitely cause false alarms, but sometimes it's dust or debris buildup inside the sensor. Had one keep going off even after fresh...

Good call on the food coloring trick, caught a sneaky leak in my own tank that way. Another quick tip—check your faucet aerators. Swapped mine out for...