Good point about the main line—had a similar issue myself. Couple other things to check: - Pressure regulator valve (mine was faulty, replacing it hel...

Good points overall, but honestly bark chips aren't my go-to anymore. Switched to pine straw a while back—holds up better, doesn't compact as quickly,...

- Agree with you there—manufacturers probably aren't plotting against DIYers. - Most likely they're just chasing aesthetics and efficiency, and ease-o...

Good tip on the soaking time—I learned that lesson too, but with vinegar. Left mine soaking way too long and ended up with a weird matte finish on the...

- Tried descaling a few years back—honestly, results were mixed. - Did notice improvement initially, but yeah... eventually had issues further down th...

Fair point, but honestly washers aren't always the culprit. Had a similar issue last year—tried swapping washers first, no luck. Turned out mineral bu...

Switched to potassium chloride myself about a year ago. Quick rundown from my experience: - Definitely easier on my garden—no more sad-looking shrubs...