I've had similar experiences with mesh guards—definitely helps with leaves, but pine needles are a whole different beast. A neighbor of mine tried the...

I've never tried the cloth method myself, but I did something similar with paper towels once. Wrapped them around the joint dry, then checked back aft...

Interesting, I've mostly stuck with tape alone to save a few bucks, and so far it's held up alright. But now you're making me second-guess myself, hah...

You're definitely not alone in that struggle. I've lost count of how many times I've confidently snapped a photo, thinking "this'll save me later," on...

Haha, been there myself—nothing like a surprise indoor pool to ruin your weekend plans. Honestly though, while rainwater setups are easier initially, ...

Good call on the vinegar soak—I had a similar issue a while back. Thought I'd have to replace the whole showerhead, but after soaking it overnight, it...

I've been down this road myself—watched a few videos, felt confident, then stood in front of the tank and thought, "Hmm, am I really ready to risk flo...