Been there, felt that pain. A few thoughts from my own recent reno-disaster:
- Towels are always too far away when you actually need them.
- "Creativity" at 2 AM usually means duct tape and desperation, not inspiration.
- Learned the hard way: always know where your water shut-off valve is BEFORE things go sideways.
Honestly, surprise leaks are less "fun challenge" and more "why me?" moments. Hang in there... it gets better (eventually).
Had a similar moment myself last summer. Thought I'd nailed the eco-friendly remodel until water started pooling around my feet mid-shower... Turns out, biodegradable sealant isn't always as waterproof as advertised. Lesson learned: sustainability shouldn't compromise practicality.
Yikes, that's frustrating... but props for giving biodegradable sealant a go. I've been tempted myself, but always hesitated—seemed a bit too good to be true. I guess your experience confirms my suspicion. Sustainability's great, but showers are one place you definitely don't wanna compromise on practicality. Good on you for trying though, and hey, now you know exactly what *not* to use next time!
Totally agree—tried a similar eco-friendly sealant last year and regretted it big time. A few quick points from my experience:
- Biodegradable sounds great, but water resistance was nowhere near standard silicone.
- Ended up redoing the whole thing after just two months (ugh).
- Learned the hard way that showers aren't the best place to experiment with new products.
Props for giving it a shot though... at least we both know better now, right?
Been there myself with the eco-friendly stuff... definitely a learning curve. Props for trying something new though, that's how we figure out what works (and what doesn't). I switched back to standard silicone too—sometimes the classics are classics for a reason. At least now you've got a solid story for the next DIY chat, right?
