Yeah we had to run wire for a few stubborn sensors in the basement, lmao.

Used to get so hung up on chasing down every single rattle and ping, treating them like problems to be solved. That phrase really flips it around, doesn't it? Some of those noises are just the machine's character, a sign it's working hard and has a history. Makes you wonder how much we fix that doesn't really need fixing.

Right? Tape works if you know what you're doing. I've seen guys use way too much and then wonder why it gums up the valve. But done clean, three wraps, tight against the threads, it's solid. That paste gets everywhere and sets like concrete. Good luck fixing that in a year without a torch.

Try making a template from cardboard to match the hearth shape. It helps you transfer the exact cut onto the carpet without guessing.