Yeah, shutting off the main right away is huge—honestly, I wish I’d known to do that the first time I had a pipe go. Ended up with way more water in t...

- Been there, done that—flashlight between my teeth, poking around like some budget ninja. - Bought a cheap endoscope off Amazon once. Picture quality...

- I get the temptation to add more insulation, but honestly, I didn’t notice much of a payoff when I tried a thermal blanket on our tank last winter. ...

Title: When is it time to swap out old pipes? - Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve been in the same spot, staring at another leak and wonderi...

- Agree 100%. I budgeted $60, ended up around $150 after multiple trips for extra fittings and a new trap. - Cabinets? Took half the time, way less ...

True, but it depends. I've done a fair share of DIY plumbing—leaky faucets, dishwasher installs, etc.—and yeah, some projects turned into mini-disaste...

Haha, true enough—silicone is a blessing and a curse. A few months back I tackled our bathroom sink leak thinking it'd be a quick fix. Ended up spendi...

I've been on the fence about softeners myself—here's my take: - Vinegar soak once a month helps tame my showerhead's rebellious streak. - Softener so...

Yeah, pressure-balancing valves are solid. I hesitated at first because of the upfront cost, but honestly, after dealing with random cold shocks mid-s...

Haha, totally agree—it's oddly satisfying. A couple other things I've found helpful: - Every now and then, I toss some citrus peels (lemon or orange)...