- Original parts are solid, but yeah, the price tags are no joke. - Universal valves seem like a good deal until you’re on your third trip to the hard...

COPPER VS PEX: WHAT I’VE SEEN Honestly, I’m still not 100% sold on PEX. The flexibility is nice, and it’s way faster to run, but I’ve seen a couple j...

- Been there with the chemicals—felt like tossing money down the drain, honestly. - Manual removal is rough, but you’re right, it’s often the only t...

I get where you’re coming from, but I dunno—3/8" off still bugs me, especially with something like a sink. Maybe it’s just me, but I notice those litt...

WHEN IS IT TIME TO SWAP OUT OLD PIPES? - Honestly, I keep seeing people try to stretch those old galvanized pipes way past their expiration date. Not...

- Been there—reused a trap once, ended up regretting it when it cracked a month later. - Push-to-connects are super tempting, but I always wonder if t...

Totally agree on the prep part—seen plenty of epoxy jobs turn ugly fast because someone rushed it or skimped on sanding. Couple extra points I'd throw...

- Plastic-coated hardware cloth, huh? Interesting choice...but honestly, I'd still be cautious. - Seen it hold up okay in damp spots, sure, but rodent...

From my experience, they're hit or miss: - Had one save my neck on an oddball faucet once...worked great, no leaks. - Tried another on a shower fitti...

Good points, but gotta admit I'm still a bit skeptical: - External rust can be cosmetic, sure, but it usually hints at more trouble brewing inside. -...

Haha, yeah, I've seen that confusion firsthand. But honestly, most people catch on pretty quick once they've used it a couple times. Composting toilet...

- Check around the bottom for rust or dampness—usually the first signs of trouble. - Look at the pressure relief valve occasionally; if it's dripping,...