I get wanting to save some cash and just patch the worst spots, but honestly, it’s like putting a band-aid on a leaky bucket. Been there, done that, a...

Haha, the crime scene analogy is spot-on. My basement isn't quite at conspiracy-board level yet, but it's getting there. I tried the video thing too, ...

Totally agree with this. Reminds me of the time I thought my dishwasher was haunted—seriously, it kept randomly turning itself on in the middle of the...

I totally get the hesitation, but honestly, even with the occasional false alarm, it's worth it. Had a pipe burst a few years back—trust me, it's a ni...

Aerators definitely hit that sweet spot for me too—low effort, decent payoff. Dual-flush kits though... yeah, I feel your pain. My first attempt ended...

That's actually a great tip—I tried beeswax rings twice, and the first time was a total disaster because I didn't warm it up at all. It was like tryin...

I get where you're coming from with the towel trick—I've done that myself plenty of times. But honestly, after one too many soggy towels and a few mil...

I get the logic behind labeling by room, especially in panic mode, but honestly, labeling by function has saved me more water (and sanity) in the long...

I went the indoor route too, and honestly, zero regrets. I mean, sure, boilers are technically built to handle outdoor conditions, but why tempt fate?...

Totally agree on the overflow setup—learned that lesson the hard way after my backyard turned into a mini swamp last spring. As for screens, I tried t...

Haha, tell me about it... I swear pipe dope multiplies the second you touch it. Gloves are definitely a lifesaver, but I've switched to a biodegradabl...

Yeah, been there myself—drip, drip, drip... it's like a tiny form of torture. Honestly, tightening connections is usually my first move too, but if th...

Haha, been there, done that...the smell alone is enough to make you rethink your life choices. Good on you for tackling it head-on though. Next time, ...