I've wondered the same thing about ball valves. From what I've seen, yeah, they're pricier upfront, but they tend to hold up better over time. Gate va...

Haha, yeah, I've definitely seen my share of DIY plumbing adventures gone sideways. Tightening brackets can quiet things down temporarily, but noisy p...

Interesting points about the hot water and galvanic corrosion—I hadn't thought about the brass-to-copper issue myself. But I'm not entirely convinced ...

I had a similar experience last winter—thought sensors would be enough, but learned the hard way they're not foolproof. Exactly my takeaway. After wa...

That's a pretty good tip about vinegar—I've seen it work wonders myself. But now I'm curious...has anyone here actually taken apart their faucet to se...

Good to hear it's working out so far. I've noticed the cheaper valves usually hold up fine if they're installed properly and checked now and then. Had...