Can’t tell you how many times I’ve cursed at those hidden tabs. Last time I worked on a Samsung, I ended up ordering a replacement cover because the o...

Honestly, I’m more of a “filter first” person, especially if the machine’s acting up during the spin cycle. Unplugging and resetting is quick, sure, b...

Yeah, I hear you on the heat-shrink labels. They look tidy, but man, if you have to rework a section or swap out a valve, it’s a hassle to cut them of...

Yeah, you nailed it—galvanized pipes are notorious for this kind of thing. Sometimes folks hope it’s just the aerator or a fixture, but once that rust...

Foam board’s definitely a step up from the “blanket fort” look, I’ll give you that. I’ve seen folks use rigid foam with some spray foam around the edg...

Yeah, I hear you on the wallet side-eye thing. I've installed a few auto shut-off systems for clients, and honestly, they're pretty slick once they're...

Haha, the Barbie doll story cracked me up. I've seen some weird stuff myself—once found a whole set of car keys during a septic inspection... seriousl...

I get the appeal of tankless, but honestly, it's not always a slam dunk for everyone. I've seen plenty of homes where the existing gas lines or electr...