Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not totally sold on the “spend more, get more” angle. I’ve seen some mid-range models work just as w...

Totally get this. First time I tried sweating a joint, I thought I had it nailed—looked fine, no leaks at first. Came back an hour later and there was...

Rubber sleeves are definitely easier to deal with than spray foam, especially if you ever need to get back in there. I’ve seen a few installs where fo...

Actually, I've found brushed nickel isn't always as forgiving as people think. It can look great initially, but over time I've seen it show water spot...

Had a similar thing happen last year—sensors didn't pick up on some hidden corrosion. Like you said: Now I always make sure to check insulation and...

Totally agree with shutting things down first. Learned that the hard way last month—tried to save a bit of water while swapping out a faucet cartridge...

Good points—detectors definitely have their limits. A couple things I've noticed from being on the job: - Detectors placed directly on floors can mis...