Couldn’t agree more about the ceramic disc valves—those are a must. I tried to rebuild an old bathroom faucet from the ‘60s (looked cool, but the insi...

I hear you on the pipe moving—definitely not something I was eager to try at first. Ended up having to shift a supply line about a foot for our vanity...

I hear you on the exterior hardware—salt air is brutal. I tried saving a few bucks by using “weather-resistant” hinges and latches, but even those sta...

I get the appeal of email for the paper trail, but I’ve had mixed luck with that. Sometimes my detailed questions just got a canned response or sat in...

Been there... vintage plumbing can humble even the most confident DIYer. Spent hours on YouTube tutorials and still ended up scratching my head over s...

Every few months sounds reasonable... but it depends a lot on your climate too. Moisture, snow, or intense sun can speed things up. I'm in a rainy are...

Cardboard's not a bad idea actually, hadn't thought of that. My only concern would be how quickly it breaks down—might not hold up as long as I'd need...