Yeah, plumbing definitely keeps you grounded. Ever notice how the simplest tasks somehow spiral into half-day projects? I once thought I'd quickly swap out a faucet—ended up dealing with corroded shut-off valves and two trips to the hardware store. Silicone grease is a lifesaver though...makes future maintenance way less painful. Funny how we all learn these lessons the hard way, huh?
Man, I feel this. Just moved into my first custom-built place and thought I'd tackle installing the dishwasher myself—figured it'd be straightforward enough. Nope. Ended up wrestling with mismatched fittings and a drain hose that was about two inches too short. Had to run back and forth to the store twice, and by the end of it, I was soaked and annoyed. Silicone grease sounds like something I should've known about sooner...might've saved me some grief.
Speaking of plumbing headaches, anyone ever deal with garbage disposal installs? Is it as much of a pain as I'm imagining, or am I just psyching myself out here?
