"A simple tip: place a dry paper towel beneath joints or fittings during testing; even minor drips become immediately visible."
Good tip, but honestly, paper towels are kind of wasteful—especially if you're double-checking multiple connections. I usually throw down an old rag or towel instead. Same instant drip-alert system, but reusable. Plus, the plumbing anxiety is real, but sometimes you just gotta roll with the punches. Like last month when I installed my own faucet... thought I nailed it until I turned the water back on and got blasted right in the face. 😂 Lesson learned: maybe triple-checking isn't such a bad idea after all. Anyway, congrats on defeating your kitchen sink monster—feels good to conquer those DIY fears!
Haha, getting blasted by surprise water spray is basically a DIY plumbing rite of passage. I feel you on the reusable towel thing—I usually grab whatever old t-shirt is closest. Last time, my favorite band tee ended up soaked...lesson learned, pick carefully next time.
