Honestly, I hear you on the “politely asking things to leave” bit—made me laugh because it’s too real. But yeah, like you said, not all water-savers a...

Yeah, I’m all about the cheat sheet idea. I’ve started jotting down which pipe is which on a scrap of cardboard and tucking it behind the drywall—futu...

Yeah, totally agree on PB Blaster over WD-40. WD-40's handy for quick fixes, but it's not really designed for long-term rust issues. Personally, I've ...

I feel that cold-water-in-the-face pain, haha. Had a similar issue last year—tried the CLR route first, but honestly, it barely made a dent. Ended up ...

Nice job getting four years outta that DIY fix—pretty impressive. Totally agree about patience and prep; sometimes a careful DIY beats hiring pros, es...