Yeah, root barriers are far from a cure-all, especially with aggressive trees like willows. I’ve seen roots just go under or around if there’s any wea...
Tree roots are sneaky, no doubt. I’ve seen more than a few French drains get clogged up way sooner than folks expect, especially if there’s a willow o...
That’s the part that gets me—how many times do people just swap the whole thing without checking the basics first? I’m curious, do most folks even kno...
Honestly, you’re right about the leak alarms—those things are cheap insurance. I’ve seen folks skip the Teflon tape or over-tighten a fitting and end ...
Honestly, you’re not being too cautious—water damage is brutal and sneaky. But did you check if the threads on the pipe were corroded or just gunked u...
Couldn’t agree more with this. The thing is, most of those kits are really just a temporary band-aid. They might look fine for a few weeks, maybe even...
Have you considered using copper just for the boiler connections and then transitioning to PEX further down the line? Seen that done a few times—might...
I've seen quite a few lined pipes hold up surprisingly well over the years, so you might be onto something there. Most reputable lining companies give...
Yeah, good point—ever had to redo a joint because the paste dried out? Not fun. Curious though, anyone found a cleaner way to handle hemp without gett...
Reflective wrap is pretty forgiving stuff, honestly. If you can wrap a burrito without making a mess, you can probably handle it alone. Just make sure...
Good points all around, but I'm curious—did anyone mention vent placement yet? I've seen bathrooms with fans installed way off in a corner or too far ...
Did you check YouTube first? Honestly, faucets can be tricky, but usually it's just one or two specialty tools. Next time, maybe post a pic here befor...
Had something similar happen at a client's place—pressure was weak upstairs only. Turned out their aerators were clogged with sediment. Ever checked t...
Exactly my experience. Had a client last year with a similar issue—old house, galvanized pipes, DIY plumbing mess from previous owners. We tried a the...
Had a similar situation a while back... epoxy putty held up pretty well at first, but once winter hit and pipes got colder, leak came right back. Was ...