Good points about the plumbing itself—I see a lot of people blaming their softeners when it's really old galvanized pipes or narrow lines causing the ...

- Moisture meter's good, but honestly, you gotta rip out anything that's soaked through—especially drywall or particleboard cabinets. - Drying it out ...

Had the same issue at my place a while back. Ended up installing a pressure-balancing valve too, and yeah, it definitely solved the sudden ice-cold sh...

Good call on the exhaust fan upgrade, makes a huge difference. Couple other quick tips from experience: - Don't skip sealing around plumbing fixtures...

Good points on ventilation and fittings loosening up over time—seen that happen more than once. Silicone mats can help, but yeah, they're not foolproo...