I've had mixed results with SharkBite valves myself. They're definitely handy in a pinch—especially when you're dealing with tight spaces or awkward a...

Yep, brass fittings are definitely worth the extra upfront cost. Had a similar issue myself—plastic cracked during a cold snap, flooded half the bathr...

Good call on the hot water check—I've definitely been there with the sneaky drip returning after everything seemed perfect. Another thing I've found u...

Yep, learned this the hard way managing rentals. Now I keep a spreadsheet with install dates and model numbers—nerdy, I know, but beats guessing when ...

Good points about corrosion and structural integrity. I've repurposed copper fixtures before, and one thing I always do is a basic stress test—just ge...

I did something similar a while back, and honestly, adding a basic mesh filter was one of the better decisions I made. Sure, it's another thing to che...