Very informative.
Always seek professional plumbing advice for your home's water delivery system.
Also, note where the main shutoff is (usually on the wall in the basement nearest the street in cities). It's important to "exercise" the valve periodically to ensure it works. Some valves will get clogged with minerals and make it difficult or impossible to turn the valve off.
Watch this video on PEX plastic water pipes commonly used.
https://youtu.be/CWgaP90CGmo?si=UVidkpF56_I0nGmu
You will be on your own following an earthquake informs this video. Know where high ground is locally. Have a survival kit ready to grab. Older brick buildings will likely suffer great damage. Major roads and bridges most likely will be impassible.
Have a plan.
Watch the video.
https://youtu.be/GP-vyAwiXCM?si=c1kIAOjMQB12ltvT
Here's a great video on leaky condos and what to look for when in the market. Generally, wood buildings that are stucco covered with no roof overhangs are vulnerable to moisture ingress.
https://youtu.be/P890aWJNgyA?si=gLFs6ZnhJ9xBS8Y1
https://youtu.be/yTlghaZdg1o?si=6SjANYqIaT2TAdwv
This Old House Inspired me to get into the handyman business. I've learned a lot over the years from this and other similar programs.
This project involved replacing the counter top laminate,sink upgrade, tiling the back splash and lighting upgrades.
Lighting by: JIB Self-adhesive strip LED lighting available on line at Home Depot. Very good quality, reasonable price with switched, Hi/Low & Off settings.
