I get the hesitation about PEX and rodents—heard that one too, and it freaked me out a bit at first. But honestly, every pipe material has its own hea...

Unlacquered brass looks awesome at first, but honestly, it’s a commitment. I tried it in my powder room and yeah, the patina is “vintage” for about a ...

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from—replacing a water heater is a huge chunk of change. I tried to stretch mine with regular flushes and checking...

I get the appeal of color-coded zip ties, but honestly, I just use painter’s tape and a Sharpie. Cheap, fast, and if it gets gross, I just slap on a n...

Couldn’t agree more—clean and safe is non-negotiable for me too. I get the eco angle with paper tape, but honestly, I just stick with a Sharpie on woo...

You're spot-on about installation being overlooked. When I first moved into my place, I thought I'd save a few bucks by grabbing a cheaper low-flow to...

Haha, midnight sprinklers sound rough... but honestly, I'd take that over waking up to a flooded basement (been there, done that). Tech hiccups are an...

I get the skepticism about epoxy, but honestly, replacement isn't always the best route either. When I moved into my place, I had a cracked sink and w...

I've gotta be honest, vinegar and clear coat might work for fixtures, but I'd be cautious about old pipes. Fixtures are one thing, but pipes deal with...

I get what you're saying about spacing and securing the tape, but honestly, I think the bigger issue is choosing the right type of heating tape from t...

I get your point, but honestly, as a first-time homeowner, the idea of "dialing in" a compost toilet feels like extra work I don't need. Low-flow migh...

Yeah, baking soda and vinegar is fun to watch but honestly overrated for serious clogs. I ended up using one of those plastic drain sticks—cheap and g...

Honestly, I feel your pain. When I first moved into my place, I swear I was dealing with clogged drains every other month. It drove me crazy because, ...