How [NOT] to Use a ProPEX Expansion Tool
Projects don’t always go right the first time. In this post I’m sharing my less than stellar first experience with our ProPEX expansion tool–a very cool… and wicked looking tool… …if used properly. Here...
THE BEST WATER PRESSURE GAUGE: Dry vs Fluid Filled
What is the best water pressure gauge? Well, are you like me and you only need it on occasion and none of your neighbors have one? You just want to check the water pressure...
The REAL COST of Flo by Moen vs Phyn Plus
…really, the hidden costs of ANY smart water monitor + shutoff system. I’m going to say upfront while I’m doing a comparison specifically between Phyn Plus and Flo by Moen because I have personal...
How to Remove an Embedded Splinter with Hydrogen Peroxide
It’s April Fool’s, but today’s YouTube video is no joke (but it is an on point #shorts video). Removing an embedded splinter is no fun and is a hazard of soooo many DIY projects....
How to Replace a Toilet Supply Line
This post covers how to replace a toilet supply line. Replacing your toilet connector at least every 10 years is a home maintenance item preventing water damage. This post covers how to do it...
Phyn Plus Feature Deep Dive Review
This post is reviewing all the Phyn Plus features–covering everything about the Phyn Plus device and I’ll be showing you exactly what you can do with the Phyn phone app. Business first, this is...
SOLD!
No, I didn’t sell the blog, but the rental property, the source of Many. Of. These. Posts. is now SOLD. I’ll leave it at: I couldn’t be happier it is gone and off the...
Clean Inside Copper Pipe Fast with a DIY Plumbing Drill Bit
This post is all about one simple plumbing tip that will make your soldering work quicker, and make you laugh as you complete the work: how to quickly clean the inside of your...
How to Weatherproof Outlets Using While-in-Use Covers
Are you ready to install Christmas lights? Halloween lights? What if weather moves in? What happens to an outlet like this when rain hits it? Let’s not test our GFCI outlet continuously. Instead, give...
Can You Use a Water Meter to Detect Leaks? YES!
A water meter is a great first defense tool for detecting leaks in your supply plumbing system. Many of us already have them and, for large to medium leaks, they easily detect there is...
