Metal tags are solid, but honestly, they’re overkill for most of my projects. I’ve had good luck with just using painter’s tape and a fine-tip Sharpie...
I’m with you on not trusting tech alone. I’ve got a couple of those leak sensors, but I still check under the sinks and around the water heater every ...
Yeah, I’ve noticed that too. Even with dark paint, I still got some funky stuff growing in my barrels after a few months. UV is a hassle, but if you’r...
Yeah, pulling the trap is usually my first move too—less guesswork, and you know exactly what’s clogging things up. I’ve tried those “magic” drain cle...
Yeah, I’ve run into that too—those old gate valves are a pain. Even if you try to keep them moving, sometimes they just freeze up from mineral buildup...
Same here—manual clears always seem to work best for me, especially if you’re trying to avoid buying a bunch of “miracle” products. Out of curiosity, ...
Solid metal basket is the way I went too. Mesh ones just don’t last, and I got tired of picking out bits with a toothpick. The silicone strainers look...
I get your point about replacing early, but honestly, it depends on your situation. A couple years ago, mine started rusting, and I decided to just re...
Had similar issues with rodents chewing through poly lines. Ended up burying mine about 18 inches deep and sleeving them in cheap PVC conduit—no probl...
Yeah, reflective tape's handy, but honestly, I've found color-coded zip ties to be cheaper and just as effective for quick reference. Diagrams are gre...
Copper sulfate worked pretty well for me too, but I found it a bit pricey over time. Lately, I've been considering switching to foaming root killers s...
I installed one of those adjustable aerators last year—mostly for convenience, honestly. It does make rinsing veggies easier, but I haven't noticed a ...
Yeah, that's been my experience too. I replaced most of my galvanized pipes with PEX last summer—definitely saw a noticeable improvement overall. But ...
Definitely agree on ventilation, learned that lesson myself after a headache-filled afternoon. Another tip: keep some disposable gloves handy. Pipe do...
Drain snakes are solid, but honestly, I've had mixed results. They're great for hair clogs or minor blockages, but when it comes to grease buildup or ...