Yeah, adjustable sensitivity is a lifesaver. For leaks, I've had good luck with basic water alarms placed near appliances and pipes—cheap, simple, and...

Yeah, mesh definitely helps, but honestly even with mesh, DIY fixes can be hit or miss. Did mine last year—followed all the steps—and it's already sho...

Seconding the felt padding tip. Had a stubborn pipe knocking behind my laundry room wall last year... drove me nuts. Tried foam insulation first, whic...

Yeah, you're definitely not alone there. I've had the same issue even with decent tape—winter just seems to chew through it eventually. Switched to pi...

Great idea with the crate—I did something similar with an old wire basket. Just be careful not to overload whatever you mount... had one crash down at...

Yeah, wax-free seals can be tricky on older setups. Had one install where the flange was warped just enough that the fancy wax-free gasket wouldn't se...

Yeah, been there with the showerheads... some designs make you wonder if the engineers ever actually took a shower. But you're right, those little lea...