I get where you’re coming from, especially with the concern about humidity—definitely seen that backfire when the dew point outside is higher than ins...

I’ll second that, but I’ve gotta admit, I’m always tempted to overcomplicate things. The number of times I’ve taken apart a drain assembly “just to se...

Funny you mention that—last year I swapped out a section of galvanized pipe that was leaking, thinking I’d dodged a bullet. Six months later, another ...

That’s been my dilemma too—those sensors aren’t cheap, and when you start adding up the cost for every possible leak point, it gets overwhelming. I en...

It’s honestly reassuring to read that I’m not the only one who’s struggled with labeling boiler lines. That bit about plastic tags crumbling—been ther...

BURST PIPE PANIC: WHAT WOULD YOU DO? I had a pipe burst in my basement last winter, and honestly, the manual shutoff was a lifesaver—no smart tech in...

I totally get the paranoia about leaks—once had a push-fit under my sink let go and it was a mess. Still, I’ll use them if I’m in a hurry. As for wate...

I get what you mean about overdoing it with the P-trap—those plastic threads don’t last forever. I’ve had a couple washers go bad after too much tinke...

Insulation alone isn't always enough—learned that the hard way myself. Last winter, I had a similar late-night fiasco, and afterward, I used some left...