That’s exactly my hesitation with mastic too. I get that it’s supposed to be the “forever” solution, but I just can’t get past the smell and the idea ...

I get what you mean about the “eco” showerheads—mine was more of a mist than a shower. Ended up swapping it for one with adjustable pressure, which ma...

I hear you on the wiring—“Too easy to make a costly mistake there.” I once thought swapping an element would be simple, but even after double-checking...

That’s so true. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve relied on my phone pics to remember which wire went where. Out of curiosity, did you ever figur...

PLUMBER ON SPEED DIAL VS. PLUMBING APPS—WHAT'S YOUR GO-TO? That’s wild about the valve snapping—I’ve had one seize up but never break off (knock on w...

Could be the vent stack, yeah... but have you thought about checking your main sewer line? Had a similar issue once, turned out roots had grown into m...

Haha, drywall glitter is spot-on...still finding bits of it months later. Good call on toilet seals—ever had trouble figuring out if it's the seal or ...

Headlamp's a smart move, especially for tight spots. Ever had issues with water dripping onto the lamp though? I usually wrap mine loosely in plastic ...

Totally agree about the quarter-turn valves—after a similar incident, I swapped mine out too. Ever thought about adding leak detectors under sinks and...