I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, a dedicated drain line isn’t always worth the extra work or cost. Most under-sink setups do just fine if...

Couldn’t agree more about the “eco” label being mostly for show if you’re flushing twice. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been called out to fi...

Couldn’t agree more—baking soda and vinegar is basically wishful thinking for anything serious. I’ll add this: if you’re pulling the trap, keep a buck...

Hand tight plus a quarter turn is solid advice, but I’ve seen folks crank down so hard they crack the fitting or crush the gasket. Over-tightening is ...

You're spot on here. I've seen plenty of setups that comfortably go beyond the standard 3-5 year recommendation without any hiccups. But here's the th...

Yeah, galvanized fittings can be sneaky like that. I've pulled apart pipes that looked totally solid from the outside, only to find them rusted and pa...

Water heaters are sneaky like that... had a job last month where the homeowner swore it was pipe knocking, but turned out their heater had sediment bu...

True, sometimes you get lucky—but honestly, patching a rusty water heater is usually just kicking the can down the road. I've seen plenty of cases whe...

The plumbing point is spot-on. I've had to deal with a bunch of emergency calls related to these water-saving toilets, and honestly, most issues come ...