Man, I've been there—those tiny cracks haunt my DIY dreams, lol. But honestly, once you survive a few plumbing disasters, your confidence skyrockets. Nothing beats that feeling of finally conquering the faucet puzzle...worth the struggle (usually).
I've tackled a few plumbing jobs myself just to save some cash. Honestly, faucets and minor leaks aren't too bad, but anything involving pipes behind walls...yeah, that's a different beast. Ever tried your hand at fixing hidden pipe leaks, or is that strictly pro territory for you?
I totally get where you're coming from. A few years back, I decided to tackle a hidden pipe leak myself—thought it couldn't be that much harder than swapping out a faucet, right? Well... let's just say my weekend DIY project turned into a mini-renovation. Ended up having to patch drywall and repaint half the bathroom because I underestimated how tricky those hidden pipes could be.
Honestly, there's no shame in calling in a pro for stuff behind walls. It can save you from headaches (and unexpected redecorating). Plus, sometimes it's nice to let someone else handle the messy stuff while you focus on the fun part—like picking out new paint colors or fixtures. But hey, kudos to you for handling faucets and minor leaks yourself; that's already more than most people are comfortable with.
Totally agree with you there—hidden plumbing issues can escalate quickly. I remember helping a friend redo her kitchen, and we thought we'd save money by doing the plumbing ourselves. Long story short, we spent two weekends dealing with leaks and ended up hiring someone anyway. Sometimes it's just better to let the pros handle those hidden surprises, especially when it means avoiding extra stress (and surprise expenses). Sounds like you've already got the basics down though, which is awesome.
"Long story short, we spent two weekends dealing with leaks and ended up hiring someone anyway."
Haha, been there myself. I once tackled a bathroom renovation thinking, "how hard can plumbing really be?" Well... turns out pretty hard when you're knee-deep in water at midnight trying to figure out where the heck that leak is coming from. Honestly, even if you're handy, sometimes it's worth the peace of mind to have a pro do a quick check-up. Saves headaches and usually money in the long run. Sounds like you're on the right track though!
