Reading this thread makes me realize how unprepared I am for plumbing disasters... first-time homeowner here, and now I'm wondering—how often should I...

Interesting observations, thanks for sharing. I'm about to tackle heat tape installation myself—any tips on avoiding those "sloppy installs"? Did you ...

Did you notice if that mesh filter was metal or plastic? Mine's plastic and I'm worried about damaging it if I scrub too hard. Also, did you soak it i...