That’s the truth. I once tried to “save” a wax ring by reheating it with a hair dryer—total fail, and the mess was worse than just replacing it. Old t...

I’ve tried the tape thing too, but honestly, I started to feel like it was just adding another layer of confusion for me. Maybe I’m just wired differe...

I hear you on the valve confusion—my setup looks like a spaghetti bowl, and even with color-coded tape and recycled plastic tags, I’ve still managed t...

Been there, done that—except mine broke before I even got the old ice maker out. It’s wild how a tiny piece of plastic can turn a simple fix into a la...

I've tried a couple of those eco-friendly showerheads and honestly, it's kind of hit or miss. One I had was great at saving water but clogged up just ...

Yeah, the stainless steel mesh is solid, but like you said, smaller debris still sneaks through eventually. I tried a similar setup last year—mesh gua...

Funny you mention low-flow fixtures... I was skeptical at first, thinking they'd just dribble out water and make showers miserable. But honestly, afte...

I was skeptical about composting toilets at first too, but honestly, after dealing with a cracked pipe flooding my basement at midnight... composting ...