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...