Yikes, I feel you! Last winter, we had almost the exact same nightmare—a pipe burst at 3 am and turned our hallway into a tiny river. We patched a few spots, but soon the taps were throwing up rusty water and the water pressure was all over the place. Our plumber basically said what yours did: “This house is ready for a full redo.” Took a deep breath and started looking into whole-home repiping. I found this guide super helpful for understanding the process and what to expect: whole house pipe replacement . Honestly, reading it made the decision way less scary, and now we sleep through winter worry-free!