Honestly, I’ve seen those apps mislead people more often than not, especially in houses built before the 70s. You’re right—nothing replaces experience...

Yeah, MDF is a nightmare once water gets in—no two ways about it. I’ve seen folks pour hours into patching and sanding, but honestly, you’re just dela...

Pipe insulation’s fine for condensation, but honestly, it’s rarely the main culprit in persistent basement moisture. I’ve seen plenty of folks throw f...

Yeah, raking’s fine until you realize you’re just moving the problem downstream. I’ve seen guys try everything—snakes, hoses, even firecrackers once (...

That’s the key right there. Tech or not, if you can’t find that shut-off in a crunch, you’re in for a rough time. Your approach makes sense—no shame i...

Yeah, good call on the boiling water issue—seen a few pipes crack myself, especially in older homes. Baking soda and vinegar is decent for minor stuff...

Plastic wrap? Hmm... wouldn't recommend that even temporarily. Seen too many DIY quick-fixes turn into bigger headaches later. Honestly, plumber's tap...

Had a similar issue a while back with one of those plug-ins. Kept going off randomly, especially whenever we cooked something greasy or fried. At firs...

Tongs are decent, but honestly, a telescoping magnet has been way more useful for me. Dropped a screwdriver into a tight spot once and spent half an h...