Had a similar issue myself, but went with HDPE pipes instead of PVC. Supposedly they're even tougher against roots. Been about five years now and stil...

Had a similar experience myself. Thought I'd wasted money on a fancy eco-toilet until I realized the drain slope was off. Fixed that, and suddenly it ...

Had a similar issue last year—noticed some rusty water, figured I'd flush it and move on. Well, flushing didn't do much, and within a couple months I ...

I've tossed citrus peels down the disposal too, but honestly, after a while I noticed my sink draining slower. Thought it was unrelated at first, but ...

Yeah, photos and sketches are lifesavers—I learned that the hard way replacing my kitchen faucet. Thought I was all set with a quick snapshot, but ski...

I get where you're coming from about redundancy, but I'd be cautious about relying too heavily on older detectors—even as backups. Had a similar minds...

I get where you're coming from, but honestly, composting toilets aren't always as high-maintenance as people think. I've had mine for about three year...

I had a similar experience when we redid our guest bathroom last year. The first water-saving toilet we installed downstairs was whisper quiet, so I f...