Category: Plumbing

How FAST Does Flo by Moen Detect a Leak?

The goal of this post is to determine how fast Flo by Moen detects leaks of all sizes–small, medium and large. This post is going to cover all those scenarios and give you a...

Flo by Moen Updates Since August 2020

This post covers all the latest features Flo by Moen has introduced to the device and Flo app from August 2020 until now. If you have not seen the first series of posts I...

Does Hot Water EVER Make it to the Dishwasher?

When you hook up your new dishwasher most times in the United States, manufacturer installation instructions require the water supply to be connected to a hot water supply line. But why? Dishwashers are supposed...

How [NOT] to Use a ProPEX Expansion Tool

Projects don’t always go right the first time. In this post I’m sharing my less than stellar first experience with our ProPEX expansion tool–a very cool… and wicked looking tool… …if used properly. Here...

THE BEST WATER PRESSURE GAUGE: Dry vs Fluid Filled

What is the best water pressure gauge? Well, are you like me and you only need it on occasion and none of your neighbors have one? You just want to check the water pressure...

The REAL COST of Flo by Moen vs Phyn Plus

…really, the hidden costs of ANY smart water monitor + shutoff system. I’m going to say upfront while I’m doing a comparison specifically between Phyn Plus and Flo by Moen because I have personal...

How to Replace a Toilet Supply Line

This post covers how to replace a toilet supply line. Replacing your toilet connector at least every 10 years is a home maintenance item preventing water damage. This post covers how to do it...

Phyn Plus Feature Deep Dive Review

This post is reviewing all the Phyn Plus features–covering everything about the Phyn Plus device and I’ll be showing you exactly what you can do with the Phyn phone app. Business first, this is...

Clean Inside Copper Pipe Fast with a DIY Plumbing Drill Bit

  This post is all about one simple plumbing tip that will make your soldering work quicker, and make you laugh as you complete the work: how to quickly clean the inside of your...

Can You Use a Water Meter to Detect Leaks? YES!

A water meter is a great first defense tool for detecting leaks in your supply plumbing system. Many of us already have them and, for large to medium leaks, they easily detect there is...