Copper mesh is definitely a step up from steel wool—good call on that. About peppermint oil, I've had a few clients swear by it, but honestly, results...

Thermostatic valves definitely handle temperature swings better since they directly sense and adjust the water temp, not just pressure. I've swapped o...

Had a similar issue at my place a while back—thought the thermostat was toast, but turned out it was just too close to a vent. Have you checked if you...

Checking every few months definitely isn't overkill, especially if your area has hard water. Do you know if your sediment buildup was from minerals or...