Yep, spot on about the washers and threads. Nine times out of ten, when someone calls me about a shower head “going rogue,” it’s either a busted washe...
Honestly, you’re right to be cautious about opening up pipes behind the wall. That’s usually overkill unless you’ve got a serious blockage or leak. Vi...
Paint pens are a solid upgrade—I've seen Sharpie labels fade out in a year, especially if there's any moisture around. I still use masking tape and a ...
Those inspection cameras are actually pretty handy, especially for older pipes where you don’t want to guess. They’re not just for pros anymore—some o...
That’s the truth—sometimes it’s just not worth fighting with a clogged one. I’ve seen folks spend more time scrubbing than it’d take to swap in a new ...
Had a similar issue last year—ceramic cartridge went out on a client's kitchen faucet. Thought it'd be a quick swap, but ended up special-ordering the...
You're spot on about the installation factor—seen plenty of high-end fittings leak because they weren't tightened properly or threads got cross-thread...
Can't count how many times I've been soaked at 2am because someone thought labeling valves was "optional." Learned early on to always carry a sharpie ...
Citric acid usually does the trick, but if it keeps spraying weird after cleaning, it might be the internal washer or screen. Ever taken yours apart b...
Yeah, totally agree. Apps can point you in the right direction, but they're not gonna replace hands-on troubleshooting anytime soon. Had a similar sit...
You're right about citrus peels—they definitely help freshen things up. But I'd be careful not to overdo it. I've seen peels jam disposals if they're ...
Yeah, totally agree about midweek mornings. Learned the hard way myself after wasting a whole afternoon at the DMV once—never again. Kiosks are usuall...
Yeah, pulling back too fast is a rookie mistake we've all made at some point—been there myself more times than I'd like to admit. Drain augers can be ...
18 years is definitely on the higher end, but not unheard of. I've seen plenty of heat pumps hit the 15-20 year mark with regular upkeep—clean filters...