Three Wraps or Just a Myth? Three wraps of tape is the classic wisdom, but honestly, I’ve found it’s more of a “good enough for most jobs” kind of th...

Hydro jetting’s like bringing a bazooka to a pillow fight—sometimes it’s just too much for residential pipes, especially if they’re older. I’ve seen f...

I’ll admit, I’m not totally sold on the “just clean the trap and you’re golden” approach. Sure, it works for the obvious clogs, but I’ve seen plenty o...

I once used hot pink duct tape on a main water line just so nobody (including me) would miss it during a late-night emergency. It looked ridiculous, b...

Had a guy call me out because his “smart” valve kept texting him at 3am every time someone flushed upstairs. Honestly, I trust my knuckles more than a...

I hear you on the “no enzyme can fix a Barbie shoe” front—some things just defy science. But I’ve actually had a few cases where enzyme treatments, us...

Haha, truer words have never been spoken. Plumbing has a special knack for keeping us all modest. Anyway, flange extenders can definitely be hit or mi...

True, rain barrels are refreshingly low-maintenance—though I've seen a few mosquito resorts pop up in neglected ones! Ever had to deal with critters o...

Yeah, pedestal sinks can definitely be a bit of a balancing act—literally. If anyone's planning on installing one, make sure you have plenty of shims ...

True, but honestly, even with uneven floors, I've had better luck just doubling up wax rings. Sounds sketchy, I know... but it's a plumber-approved ha...