Good call on the hairline cracks. Had something similar happen at one of my places a couple years back. Tenant described it as "showering under a spri...

Went through something similar a while back—thought polished chrome was a safe bet, but fingerprints drove me nuts. Switched to brushed nickel too, an...

You're probably fine with silicone grease—I've used it for years on multiple properties without any plumbing apocalypse yet. A few quick thoughts: - ...