True, laminated tags are handy, but personally I've found clear packing tape works just as well in a pinch. When I moved into my first place, I labele...

Had something similar happen when we first moved in—previous owners' toddler apparently loved flushing crayons. Took ages to clear them out. Eco-toile...

Couldn't agree more. When I moved into my first place, I was pretty eager to tackle everything myself—until I opened up the thermostat panel and saw w...

I've thought about greywater and drip irrigation too, but honestly, I'd be cautious about combining them directly. Greywater tends to have small parti...

Good point about preventative maintenance—it's definitely key. When I first moved into my place, I had a similar issue with a bathroom faucet randomly...

I have to admit, regular plumbing checks haven't exactly made it onto my monthly to-do list yet. But after my own midnight water drama (washing machin...