Honestly, I hear you on the filter maintenance. I tried one of those under-sink units and it just became another chore—plus, if you forget about it, i...

I get where you're coming from, but I'd say don't jump straight to blaming old pipes without checking simpler things first. Sure, galvanized pipes can...

Rain barrels aren't perfect, sure, but I've found they're more reliable than you'd think—even during dry spells. Last summer we had a pretty serious d...

Yeah, enzyme cleaners are definitely more of a preventative thing. Learned that the hard way when our shower drain backed up right before guests arriv...

Flashlights and mirrors definitely help, but honestly, nothing beats having a couple of good-quality adjustable wrenches handy. Can't tell you how man...

Totally agree with you on this one. Leak detectors are neat gadgets, but honestly, nothing beats the reliability of a good old-fashioned shut-off valv...