- Totally agree, nothing’s bulletproof—seen “lifetime” braided lines fail way sooner than expected. - I lean toward copper for reliability, but yeah...

- Couldn’t agree more about the “creative” boxing—some folks must think plumbers have x-ray vision. - Painted pipes aren’t pretty, but at least you ...

- Couldn’t agree more about the shutoff valve panic—seen it too many times. - Water damage from a tiny leak can end up costing way more than a basic...

Had plenty of calls from folks who tried closing vents to “force” air to the hot or cold rooms—usually backfires. Here’s what I’ve seen work better: ...

Totally agree on matte porcelain being a smart move, especially durability-wise. A few extra thoughts from my experience: - Definitely second the dar...

Same experience here. Rubber tape is great for quick fixes, but one thing I've learned the hard way: don't stretch it too thin when wrapping. If you o...