Haha, gate valves are definitely temperamental beasts, but honestly, I've seen ball valves fail too—usually from cheap materials or improper installat...

Haha, been there myself—boilers have a sneaky way of humbling even seasoned pros. I remember once confidently diving into a "quick fix," only to spend...

Haha, ventilation—man, that's no joke. Reminds me of this one job I did a few years back. The homeowner had tried a DIY epoxy kit on their sink and, w...

Enzyme treatments are decent, but honestly, they're not always necessary. I've seen plenty of drains stay clear for years just by using strainers and ...

I've seen a few push-to-connect fittings fail, but honestly, it's usually more user error than the fitting itself. Had one homeowner call me in a pani...

Haha, totally agree—pipe insulation won't exactly fund your next vacation, but it's surprising how much difference it actually makes. Had a client las...