I get where you’re coming from—some of those old gate valves are basically fossils at this point. I’ve run into plenty that’ll start leaking just from...

I've run into a lot of seized valves over the years, especially in basements where nobody even remembers where the shut-off is. Cycling definitely hel...

That’s the truth. Grease is probably the worst offender, but even “just a little” over time adds up. I’ve pulled out pipes packed solid with fat—looks...