Interesting perspective, but I'm not totally convinced separating them is always simpler. I've been researching this quite a bit lately (new homeowner...

Yikes, that basement flood sounds rough... I'm currently in the same boat, noticing rust spots and debating whether to patch or replace. Your experien...

Totally agree with this. When I moved into my first house last year, I thought moisture sensors would be enough to keep me safe from plumbing disaster...

Yeah, rain barrels are great if your area's rainfall cooperates—I started with them too. But after a dry summer, I realized how quickly they empty out...

I've tried photos too, but honestly, they've gotten me into trouble once or twice. Had an issue recently where a shadow made two pipes look identical,...

When I first set up my rain barrel, I underestimated mosquitoes big time. Thought a tight lid would be enough, but nope... those little guys found the...

I've been there myself—snapped a dozen photos of the bathroom sink connections before replacing the faucet, and somehow none of them showed the exact ...

I've been there myself—thought replacing a leaky faucet would be simple enough until I realized the valves under the sink wouldn't shut off completely...