I tried the zip tie thing too, but I ended up with a rainbow mess under my sink and no clue what any of it meant six months later. Photos help, but so...

Yeah, I get what you mean about the tech overload. When I replaced mine, I was shocked at how much of the cost was just labor—getting to the ice maker...

I totally get what you mean about the labels just vanishing. I tried using painter’s tape and a Sharpie once—both just turned into mush after a month ...

I get the appeal of less clutter, but honestly, losing under-sink storage was a pain for me. I swapped to a pedestal last year and now I’m always hunt...

I get the logic behind heat tape, but honestly, I’m still a bit wary about relying on anything electric for something as critical as water pipes. Mayb...

I tackled mine solo and ran into similar mold issues—total pain. Quality-wise, eco-friendly fixtures felt sturdier and smoother to me. Bills dropped s...

Yeah, same here. Last summer, I underestimated how quickly a garden can empty a barrel during a drought. Ended up scrambling to set up another barrel ...

I've actually found low-flow aerators pretty effective without noticing much difference in usage habits. Maybe it depends on the model or brand? I ins...