Heat and patience is the way to go, especially with old brass. Freeze spray just makes things brittle—seen too many stems split or crack that way. If ...

I hear you on the “green” shutoffs—some of them just don’t feel as sturdy as the old brass ones. I’ve had a couple where the handle felt like it’d sna...

This is spot-on. I've seen plenty of cases where people dismiss aerated heads entirely after one bad experience. Usually, the issue boils down to a ch...

Good tips above, but one thing I'd add—if you've already checked for objects and tried the Allen wrench trick without luck, it might be worth resettin...

First thing I'd do is shut off the water supply under the sink—usually two valves, hot and cold. If they're stuck (which happens more often than you'd...

I get the appeal of pedestal sinks, especially in smaller bathrooms where every inch counts. But honestly, in my experience, the storage issue isn't j...

Had a customer with the same problem last month—vinegar didn't do squat. Ended up popping off the showerhead, poking each nozzle gently with a toothpi...