I've installed quite a few of those smart leak detectors for customers, and honestly, they're pretty handy. Had one guy who got an alert while on vaca...

Interesting point, but gotta say, I've seen more trouble from high pressure than low. Had a customer once whose pipes were knocking like crazy—turned ...

Interesting take on foam seals. I've tried them a few times myself, and while they do seem to handle uneven flanges better initially, I had one job wh...

Speaking of battery warnings, reminds me of the time my water leak detector started beeping at 3 AM—talk about a rude awakening. Turns out the batteri...

Funny you mention maples being the worst offenders—I had a similar run-in with a silver maple a few years back. Those roots were like something out of...

Had a similar issue once with a smart shower valve—Wi-Fi glitched halfway through calibration and the thing went haywire, spraying water everywhere. E...

Haha, been there! Coat hangers are like the plumber's duct tape—ugly fix, but they get the job done in a pinch. As for wired vs wireless cams, I've u...

Yeah, dealing with local health departments can definitely be a bit of a maze. Had a similar experience a couple years back when I helped a friend set...