what if your DIY plumbing fix gets flagged during inspection?

"Best thing I've learned is just to be open and listen carefully. Most inspectors don't expect perfection, especially with older homes, but they do want things safe and reliable."

Totally agree with this. When I did my first reno (house from the 50s), I had a similar plumbing issue flagged. The inspector was pretty chill about it, but he explained clearly why it mattered. Ended up redoing it myself—wasn't too hard once I watched a few tutorials. Honestly, better safe than sorry... especially with water damage down the line.

I get your point about DIYing it, but honestly, plumbing's one area I'd hesitate to tackle without some real know-how. Had a friend try something similar... looked fine at first, but ended up leaking behind the wall months later. Sometimes it's worth bringing in a pro.