Yeah, that's a good point. I ran into something similar when we switched to tankless at my parents' old house. The wiring was ancient—like cloth-cover...

Ratchet straps definitely have their place, but yeah, if you're seeing bungees snap regularly, that's a sign to upgrade your setup. A simple wooden sh...

Good point on the softener, I've seen similar results myself. - Had a client once whose heater was rusting out every few years, and I kept telling hi...