Insulation really is underrated. When we bought our place, I wrapped every pipe I could find—didn’t even need tools, just scissors and some patience. ...

I learned the hard way that “just a tiny drip” can turn into a full-blown mess overnight. Thought I could ignore a little moisture under the sink—next...

When Is It Time To Swap Out Old Pipes? I totally get where you’re coming from. I’m in my first place and after the third “minor” leak, I just couldn’...

Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing about these so-called “eco” toilets. Ours came with the house and the half flush is basically just for show—if ...

That makes a lot of sense. I used to think timers were the answer, but after a few cold showers on cloudy days, I realized they just don’t cut it when...

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I think the half flush is still worth it—at least for lighter jobs. I’ve noticed if I don’t overload the...

That’s exactly what happened to me, too. It’s like you solve one problem and create another. I haven’t tried copper mesh either—heard it can mess with...