- Good call on the foam wrap and sealing gaps. That’s honestly the first thing I’d try too, especially if your power isn’t 100% reliable. - Heat cable...

- Totally agree, hot water by itself isn’t a magic fix, especially for stuff like congealed grease or hair. - The zip-it tool is a solid move—pulls ...

Totally relate to that gauge paranoia—been there myself. Couple things I've noticed from my own battles with PEX and pressure: - Even a tiny misalign...

- Pressure-assisted models definitely pack a punch, but I've seen cases where the extra pressure actually causes issues in older plumbing—especially i...

Yeah, learned this the hard way myself. Tried an epoxy kit on my bathroom sink crack last year—looked decent at first, but after a couple months of da...

Definitely agree with this, but a couple extra tips that might help: - Run cold water while using the disposal—hot water can soften fats and make the...

- 10 years is pretty solid, actually—most disposals I've seen last around 8-12 years with decent care. - Regular cleaning and avoiding tough stuff lik...