I tried the hardware cloth thing once and yeah, it’s a total hassle. I kept poking holes in my gloves and swearing at the rocks. Honestly, I’ve been e...

That’s wild—my place is older too, but I guess every house has its own quirks. I did some weatherstripping and added insulation, but I held off on sea...

I get where you’re coming from—mold is no joke, and I’m always a little paranoid about it too. I had a similar thing happen last fall after a week of ...

I hear you on not skipping steps—learned that the hard way when my pipes froze behind a “well-insulated” wall. I’m always torn about heat cables, thou...

Yeah, I totally get that—sometimes you think you’re saving money and then end up with a bigger mess (or bill) later. I always wonder if the newer appl...

I’ve definitely been guilty of just assuming the heat tape is fine until I hear that weird drip-drip in the middle of the night. Testing it with a vol...

Yeah, pedestal sinks definitely look nice, but the storage struggle is real. We ended up putting a couple floating shelves above ours—looks decent and...

I've definitely run into the flexible hose issue before. Had a kitchen faucet that was barely trickling, spent ages thinking it was something major—tu...

That's interesting about the baby powder—I never would have thought of that. Makes sense though, since it creates a barrier between your skin and the ...

Interesting take on the flex connectors—I get your point about durability, but honestly, I've had pretty decent luck with them. Maybe it depends on th...

I've tried both ways, and honestly, a simple mesh screen at the top has saved me a ton of hassle. Cleaning out soggy leaves and bugs is no fun... I'd ...

Had a similar issue a while back, but mine was actually set way too high—didn't even realize until my dishwasher started leaking. Apparently, too much...

I've noticed the same thing about noise levels varying wildly between different water-saving toilets. My first one was super quiet, but when we remode...

Haha, I totally get the wizardry vibe you're talking about. When I first moved into my place, I had zero clue about anode rods or corrosion either. Bu...

Haha, exactly my thoughts whenever I pour baking soda and vinegar down the drain. I mean, it does fizz nicely, but I always wonder if it's actually do...