We switched cleaners about three years ago, and honestly, I haven't noticed much difference. Still pumping every 2-3 years like clockwork. Maybe it's ...

I remember tackling a cracked sink myself a few years back—thought it'd be straightforward, but halfway through, the drain assembly just wouldn't budg...

Totally relate to your cartridge puller story—I once spent nearly an hour trying to pry out a stubborn Delta cartridge with channel locks and WD-40. E...

Yeah, hardware cloth is definitely the way to go. I tried doubling up plastic mesh once too—thought I was pretty clever stapling it at different angle...

I had a similar experience when we moved into our current place. The previous owners had installed one of those big, square rain showerheads—looked su...

Sediment flushing is definitely doable yourself—I've done it a few times. It's messy, but manageable. Just hook up a hose to the drain valve, run it o...

Haha, been there myself—nothing like an unexpected indoor water feature to wake you up in the morning. Another sneaky issue I've run into is mineral b...

Totally relate to this—it's a common misconception that tighter is always better. I remember one call where the homeowner had tightened fittings so mu...

Had a similar experience a couple years back—tried patching up my old heater when rust started showing. Thought I'd bought myself some time, but nope....

Good tip about checking under the splash guard—I learned that one the hard way after weeks of wondering why my kitchen smelled like a swamp. Citrus pe...

Haha, the eco-friendly valve is a solid move. I tried something similar a while back—installed one of those pressure-balancing shower valves after get...

I've dealt with a fair number of water-saving models, and honestly, it seems hit-or-miss. Had one client whose low-flow toilet was practically mainten...

Nice job getting that sorted—I get the satisfaction. But honestly, sometimes those small DIY plumbing fixes can lead to bigger headaches down the line...