Totally agree about the lining—seen both sides of it myself. Had a job last year where the lining looked fine initially, but after a couple seasons, r...

Good call on the silicone spray, that's saved me a few headaches too. Another thing I've noticed is that older valves sometimes just get brittle and s...

Yeah, pedestal sinks can feel shaky if they're not anchored properly. Usually it's about securing the basin firmly to the wall studs—if that's loose, ...

Citric acid works pretty well in my experience too, but yeah, takes longer to really break down the tougher deposits. Vinegar's quicker, but I've seen...

Quarter-turn valves are solid, but honestly, gate valves aren't always the villain. If they're decent quality and you cycle them occasionally, they ho...

Calling ahead might seem logical, but honestly, my experience says otherwise. Last year, my license was about to expire, and I thought I'd be smart by...

Yeah, those plastic snakes are handy for quick fixes. Baking soda and vinegar...eh, mostly hype in my experience. If a clog's stubborn enough to resis...