I totally get where you’re coming from. When I switched to a low-flow, I was honestly worried I’d regret it—my partner has super thick hair and wasn’t...

I totally get the hesitation. I used to think the same way—why shell out for all the bells and whistles? But last winter, my neighbor’s basement flood...

Yeah, I get that. I’m all for saving money and the planet, but I’d be nervous about bamboo or even some of those new plastics. My neighbor tried a rec...

I hear you on the hidden damage. We had a pipe burst in the crawlspace a couple winters ago—thought I caught it fast, but turns out water had seeped u...

Funny you mention rain gardens—I tried something similar with a “wet spot” in my side yard, but I think I picked the wrong plants because they just dr...

I’ve definitely been tempted by those labeling kits, but every time I see the price tag, I just can’t justify it. Last winter, I tried to get fancy an...

Totally relate to this. Last winter, our smoke detector went off every time we opened the oven door—talk about stressful when you're just trying to ba...

I had a similar issue last year, and vinegar was my first go-to as well. But honestly, soaking didn't quite cut it for me—I ended up having to replace...

Yeah, that's exactly what I'm worried about too. I've got a huge maple tree nearby, and those tiny helicopter seeds get everywhere... Wondering if any...

I've tried citrus peels too, but does anyone else find they sometimes clog things up a bit? Maybe I'm just paranoid...but yeah, vinegar and baking sod...

Haha, been there myself with the duct tape plumbing fix. Had a bathroom sink pipe spring a leak once and wrapped it up tight—thought I was pretty clev...