Yeah, vinegar usually helps, but I've seen cases where mineral deposits are so hardened that even poking doesn't fully clear them. Sometimes dismantli...

That's interesting—I haven't found lids to make that much difference personally. I've managed several setups over the years, and while tight covers he...

Laminated labels definitely hold up better, no argument there. I've tried the zip tie method too, but honestly found it a bit tricky in tight spaces—e...

I've heard the ice cube trick mentioned a lot, but honestly, I'm a bit skeptical about how effective it really is. In my experience, ice cubes can hel...

Your observation isn't just anecdotal—I've noticed similar patterns in the field. While water-saving toilets like the Toto Drake generally perform wel...

You're spot on about external gauges—most homeowners I've worked with rarely check them after the first month or so. They're handy during initial setu...

I get the idea behind using random objects for scale, but honestly, I've found that can backfire. Once used my coffee mug to show pipe size—weeks late...

Had a similar experience a few years back—pipe burst in the laundry room at around midnight. Even knowing exactly where the valve was, it took me a go...