Yeah, mice are wild—never underestimate what they’ll squeeze through. I’ve seen them get past copper mesh if there’s even the tiniest gap, so I always...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had the opposite experience a couple times. The last time my neighbor’s pipe burst, he used one of t...

Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. Ball valves are great until they’re not—once they seize, it’s game over. I’ve seen a few that just would...

Yeah, I hear you on the label makers. I tried the “waterproof” ones from the hardware store and they still peeled off after a year in my crawlspace. T...

I get the appeal of the universal kits, but honestly, I’ve had more trouble with them than they’re worth. Last time I used one, the fit was just a bit...

Aluminum tags have definitely saved me a ton of headaches, especially when I’m crawling around old crawlspaces. I tried the heat-shrink labels once on...

I totally get what you mean about the noise—those pressure assist toilets can be intense. The first time I used one, I legit thought something broke i...

Yeah, I hear you on holding off on digging. Honestly, I’ve seen a root cutter buy people some time, but it’s kind of a gamble depending on how bad the...

Had a similar issue when I helped redo my parents' kitchen plumbing last summer. Most of the push-fits worked great, but one stubborn fitting near the...

Yeah, wired setups definitely seem like the way to go if you're leaning towards sensor faucets. I've seen a few battery-operated ones installed, and h...

You're definitely not being overly cautious—foam insulation is a solid move. I've seen plenty of burst pipes during my apprenticeship, and trust me, p...

Good call on checking beyond just foam sleeves. Had a similar issue at my place—thought foam would do the trick, but turns out the pipes were rubbing ...