I thought I had my plumbing all figured out after watching a ton of YouTube tutorials... but when my uncle (who used to be a plumber) dropped by and casually peeked under the sink, he immediately spotted a slow leak I completely missed. Turns out, corrosion isn't always obvious, especially if you're not used to seeing it. Made me rethink my DIY confidence a bit—maybe an extra pair of experienced eyes isn't such a bad idea after all?
• Totally relatable—been there myself with my old Victorian.
• DIY is great, but plumbing's sneaky... corrosion hides in plain sight.
• Don't lose confidence, though; every DIYer hits snags.
• Consider a quick pro check occasionally—peace of mind's worth it.
• Agree with the sneaky corrosion part—just found a hidden leak behind my bathroom wall after weeks of chasing low water pressure.
• DIY plumbing can save cash, but it's easy to miss subtle issues like worn washers or tiny cracks in fittings.
• If you're detail-oriented and patient, you can handle routine checks yourself (pressure tests, visual inspections, etc.).
• Still, for older homes especially, a pro every year or two can spot stuff you'd overlook... worth the cost IMO.
"Still, for older homes especially, a pro every year or two can spot stuff you'd overlook... worth the cost IMO."
Couldn't agree more—sometimes saving money upfront ends up costing way more down the line. Ever thought of plumbing checks as investment protection? Hidden leaks can quietly eat away property value... learned that one the hard way myself.
Totally see your point about hidden leaks—had a client once whose beautiful hardwood floors got ruined by a sneaky pipe drip behind a wall. It was heartbreaking (and expensive) to redo everything.
"Hidden leaks can quietly eat away property value... learned that one the hard way myself."
But curious, does anyone here balance DIY checks with pro inspections? Like, handle routine stuff yourself and just call in the pros every couple years for peace of mind? Seems like it could be a decent middle ground...
