Title: What if you skipped a year of solar water heater upkeep? I tried stretching it to about 18 months once, thinking, “How bad could it be?” Well,...
Honestly, the smell is what killed it for me. I tried an in-kitchen trap in my last reno and even with regular cleaning, there was always this faint f...
Couldn’t agree more with the “cut your losses” approach, especially with those bargain-bin plastic heads. I’ve tried to salvage a few over the years a...
I went with the solid sheets the first time around, thinking thicker meant better, but honestly, I wish I'd tried the ridged ones. The roots from my n...
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing with these kits—seems like every tank reacts a little differently. I had to mess with the flapper angle for ages bef...
That’s a solid rundown—totally agree about the cold water and skipping the utensils. I’ve actually had a plastic spatula snap off in mine once, and it...
I hear you on the tree removal costs—last time I got a quote, I had to double-check if they were quoting for the whole block or just my yard. As for r...
Totally get this. Last time I pulled my dishwasher, I thought I could just be “careful” and not bother with tape. Ended up chasing a rogue screw under...
Lemons and ice are great, but honestly, baking soda and vinegar have always worked better for me. I get the appeal of citrus freshness, but sometimes ...
That's a smart move—native plants are underrated heroes when it comes to managing excess water. I had a similar issue last spring; my backyard turned ...
Had the same issue for years, finally went with a mid-range pressure-balancing valve and some pipe insulation—honestly, best money I've spent lately. ...
Yeah, vinegar's hit or miss for me too. Had a similar issue last year—my showerhead was spraying water everywhere except on me. Tried soaking it overn...
Good point about older homes. When we renovated our 1950s bungalow, I was shocked at some of the plumbing shortcuts we uncovered... definitely not up ...
I set up something similar last summer and it's been working pretty well. Your sand-gravel-charcoal idea is solid, but I'd suggest adding a simple set...