I get where you’re coming from. I’ve looked at those “smart” valves too, but honestly, I just can’t justify the price or the risk. Like you said, if t...

Yeah, those “maintenance-free” setups are a bit of a myth. I’ve tried a few “self-cleaning” filters and ended up spending more time unclogging them th...

Totally agree, there’s definitely a middle ground. I had a pipe burst in my laundry room last winter—caught it within an hour, shut off the water, and...