Yeah, brass fittings are definitely the way to go. Plastic might seem cheaper at first, but it just doesn't hold up long-term—especially if you're dea...

Haha, that's a clever one. Wish I'd thought of that last weekend—ended up with blue streaks everywhere. Still beats the time I tried powdered chalk......

Had a similar issue with a sump pump alarm—thought I was covered until the basement flooded and I realized the sensor was dangling above the water lin...

Good points on epoxy, seen it fail plenty myself. But replacing the sink isn't always straightforward—especially if it's an older model or custom fit....

I've seen similar headaches, but honestly, I think hybrid setups can still work if they're planned carefully. The key is clear labeling and tenant edu...

Good point on stainless steel for drinking water—definitely worth the extra cost there. I've seen galvanized mesh hold up pretty well in suburban setu...

Been there, seen worse. Pulled out everything from toy cars to toothbrushes—kids get creative. Did you manage to fish it out with just the plunger, or...

I've set up a basic rain barrel system at my place—nothing fancy, just a barrel under the downspout. It's surprisingly useful for watering plants and ...