That’s a totally fair point—those underground traps can be a real pain when they’re neglected. I’ve had my fair share of “surprise” cleanups that made...

Taking the showerhead apart is definitely the way to go if you’re dealing with years of mineral crud, especially in older places. I’ve seen some so cl...

Been there, done that—pipe tape is really just a stopgap for anything more than a slow drip at a threaded joint. I’ve actually had better luck with th...

I get what you’re saying about the mixing valve, but honestly, I don’t see as many issues with them as folks make out—at least not if you go with a de...

Honestly, I think it’s less about the method and more about maintenance culture. You can slap stainless tags or laser-etched labels on, but if nobody ...