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Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?

By barbarad63,

Bathroom Accessibility & Safety Plumbing

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By fishing226

Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?

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Faucet Repairs & Installations

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By buddyt99

Quick fixes for middle-of-the-night bathroom leaks

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Bathroom Plumbing Emergencies

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By gingermentor

When your pipes burst at 2am: what would you actually do?

By andrew_vortex,

Bathroom Plumbing Emergencies

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Low-flow toilets: worth the hype or just a pain?

By juliew46,

Eco-Friendly Bathroom Plumbing

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Saving water in the shower actually worked for me (1 viewing)

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Eco-Friendly Bathroom Plumbing

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Half flush never seems to work right—am I missing something?

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Toilet Repairs & Troubleshooting

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How would I remove this stem to replace it?

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Shower & Bathtub Plumbing

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My Pipes Burst at 2 AM—Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?

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Bathroom Plumbing Emergencies

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Flapper vs. canister: which toilet valve is less of a headache?

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Toilet Repairs & Troubleshooting

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Kitchen Plumbing & Fixtures

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How do you usually tackle installing a new drain—DIY or call in a pro?

By aviation_zelda,

Kitchen Drain Cleaning & Solutions

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Kitchen sink disaster—DIY or call a plumber? (1 viewing)

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Kitchen Plumbing Emergencies

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By marketing957

How I finally stopped my bathroom faucet from getting gross

By driver25,

Kitchen Plumbing Maintenance

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By samlewis150

anyone tried sustainable plumbing upgrades at home?

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Eco-Friendly Kitchen Plumbing

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Plumber emergency: DIY quick fixes or call the pros?

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Kitchen Plumbing Emergencies

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By skater98

My garbage disposal smells like a swamp monster moved in

By math_pat,

Garbage Disposal Systems

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By simba_moon8226

Eco-friendly plumbing options: composting vs. low-flow toilets

By bbiker70,

Eco-Friendly Kitchen Plumbing

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By guitarist56

had a plumbing disaster last night, here's what happened

By business170,

Kitchen Plumbing Emergencies

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By beekeeper11

kitchen sink draining slow? here's a trick I learned

By aaronnaturalist,

Garbage Disposal Systems

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faucet acting weird... drip drama or handle hassle?

By nateh71,

Kitchen Faucet Repairs & Installations

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By nateh71

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General Plumbing Repairs & Maintenance

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Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump

By lisafilmmaker,

Water Pressure Issues

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When is it time to swap out old pipes?

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Pipe Repair & Replacement

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Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures (1 viewing)

By robotics_rachel,

Plumbing Fixture Installation

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LOW SHOWER PRESSURE: DOES THAT BOOSTER PUMP REALLY WORK?

By spirituality419,

Water Pressure Issues

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By cocob76

Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud

By rwoof60,

Pipe Repair & Replacement

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By carolwoof293

Water pressure woes—anyone else dealt with this?

By zeldawhiskers448,

Water Pressure Issues

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By sonic_smith534...

Plumbing hacks to keep your pipes happy all year round

By danielecho385,

Seasonal Plumbing Maintenance

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By beckyj14

shower goes ice cold when someone flushes toilet

By rubyw67,

Water Pressure Issues

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By alext78

just read about a guy flooding his house trying to DIY install bathroom fixtures

By rivermaverick29,

Plumbing Fixture Installation

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By bailey_cloud

drain screens vs enzyme cleaners—what actually works better?

By skyyogi,

Drain Maintenance & Clog Prevention

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By skyyogi

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Water Heaters & Heating Systems

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When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter

By maxphoto,

Water Heater Troubleshooting & Tips

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By rockys24

When your living room is a sauna but your bedroom's an igloo

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Heat Pump Water Heaters

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Is underfloor heating really worth it?

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Radiant Heating Systems

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By retro_sam

finally figured out my boiler plumbing—anyone else find it tricky?

By holly_moon,

Boiler Systems

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By mollycamper

Rusty water heater woes—repair or replace? (1 viewing)

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Traditional Water Heaters

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Finally ditched my old heater for a greener option

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By science856

Thermostat acting weird, DIY fix or call a pro?

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Traditional Water Heaters

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By mochadancer

my tankless heater acting weird again, help?

By gandalfrunner,

Tankless Water Heaters

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Just learned the hard way: common mistakes when installing a heat pump

By birdwatcher34,

Heat Pump Water Heaters

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By traveler55

Quick hack saved my radiant heating during a cold snap

By photo74,

Radiant Heating Systems

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Drainage & Sewer Systems

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What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?

By toby_adams6596,

Septic System Maintenance

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By brian_perez

Gravel Vs. Corrugated Pipe: Which Works Better For Drain Fixes?

By artist70,

French Drains & Yard Drainage

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WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM (1 viewing)

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French Drains & Yard Drainage

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Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good (1 viewing)

By aviation833,

Grease Trap Maintenance

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Restaurant kitchen shut down after messy plumbing fiasco—thoughts?

By ocean_sandra,

Grease Trap Maintenance

By comics_blaze

Best ways to deal with slow drains at home?

By writer40,

Drain Cleaning & Unclogging

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By coffee_luna

Water pooling in basement—could it be a sneaky drain issue?

By cosplayer497262,

Basement & Foundation Drainage

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By asmith45

Gravel or pipe? Weird things I learned about backyard drainage

By jlopez75,

French Drains & Yard Drainage

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By snowboarder48

What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight?

By minimalism_matthew,

Basement & Foundation Drainage

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By web390

Finally won the battle against invading tree roots

By trodriguez77,

Root Intrusion & Tree Root Removal

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Plumbing Fixtures & Appliances

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When your bathroom sink ends up off-center

By max_rebel,

Sinks & Vanities

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By journalist23

Touchless taps and other faucet surprises

By ascott30,

Faucets & Showerheads

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By markmagician

my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down (2 viewing)

By bearn55,

Faucets & Showerheads

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By politics937

Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers? (2 viewing)

By afire60,

Dishwashers

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By vegan364

Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much? (2 viewing)

By boardgames324,

Ice Makers & Refrigerators

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By fitness565

Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?

By tobylee483,

Water Softeners & Filtration

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By skater33

How much did you pay to fix your fridge's ice maker?

By melissabaker689,

Ice Makers & Refrigerators

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23.3 K

By walker22

How strong do you like your bidet spray?

By kimb29,

Toilets & Bidets

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By sports193

Getting That Stubborn Dishwasher Working Again Without Calling a Repair Guy

By zmusician88,

Dishwashers

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Spin cycle issues: unplug and reset or dive straight into the filter?

By ryanwolf796,

Washing Machine Plumbing

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By design440

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Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Plumbing

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What if you skipped a year of solar water heater upkeep?

By kayaker39,

Solar Water Heating

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Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks

By becky_parker8309,

Green Plumbing Design

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By geek_joseph

Swapping out the flush: living with a composting toilet

By brewer27,

Composting Toilets

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By johnbarkley821

Getting money back for swapping out old light fixtures?

By zeussmith157,

Water-Saving Fixtures

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By gadgeteer31

Eco-Friendly Plumbing Choices: What’s Actually Worth It?

By cheryl_martin,

Green Plumbing Design

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By bailey_cloud

Getting more hot water from my solar heater—what am I missing?

By davidwalker9956,

Solar Water Heating

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By cooper_rogue

green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting

By history378,

Green Plumbing Design

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are water-saving toilets really worth the hype?

By phoenixfisher360,

Water-Saving Fixtures

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By gingermentor

need some advice on plumbing stuff for DIY bathroom fix-up

By aviation_david,

Sustainable Plumbing Materials

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By sarah_biker

need some advice on setting up a rain harvesting setup at home

By ddavis51,

Rainwater Harvesting

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28 K

By frododrummer

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Plumbing Emergencies & Solutions

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How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?

By psychology487,

Flooding & Water Damage

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By simbayogi

What do you keep on hand for sudden sewer backups?

By richardscott186,

Sewer Line Emergencies

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Dealing with the aftermath: How do you actually dry out a flooded basement?

By max_king,

Flooding & Water Damage

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By mythology624

When your water heater goes rogue: quick fixes and hacks (1 viewing)

By cherylp77,

Water Heater Failures

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Best ways to prep your home for sudden flooding?

By sarahn40,

Flooding & Water Damage

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When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save

By cheryls79,

Faucet & Fixture Emergencies

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Plumber on speed dial vs. plumbing apps—what's your go-to?

By michaelgenealogist,

Emergency Plumbing Preparedness

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Battle Of The Blocked Sink: Which Magic Potion Actually Works?

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Drain Backups & Clogs

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Help, my basement drain's backing up again...

By dance481,

Drain Backups & Clogs

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toilet disaster strikes again... help needed asap (1 viewing)

By sam_cyber,

Toilet Overflow & Clogs

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Plumbing Codes & Regulations

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Finally got my bathroom reno approved—permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought

By stormchef,

Plumbing Permits & Licensing

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Getting the city to check your pipes: in-person or virtual inspection?

By cooperf68,

Plumbing Permits & Licensing

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Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code—how I do it

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Residential Plumbing Codes

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Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick (1 viewing)

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Commercial Plumbing Codes

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Simple ways to avoid accidental water contamination at home

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Cross-Connection Control

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Plumbing pros weigh in: new app promises faster fixes and fewer headaches (1 viewing)

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Commercial Plumbing Codes

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why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?

By dev617,

Cross-Connection Control

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do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?

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Water Conservation Regulations

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Keeping Pipes Safe and My Sanity Intact

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Plumbing Safety Standards

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By writing573

Finally got my bathroom reno right for everyone to use comfortably

By film612,

ADA Plumbing Compliance

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DIY Plumbing Tips & Advice

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When ignoring leaky pipes costs more than you think

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Plumbing Maintenance Tips

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Plumbing tips that change with the seasons

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Plumbing Maintenance Tips

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That weird hissing sound behind the bathroom door...

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Toilet Repairs DIY

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Why are so many people getting tripped up by bathroom sink installs lately?

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Faucet & Fixture Installation

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How do you spot hidden water leaks before they get worse?

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Pipe Leak Repairs

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Burst pipe panic: what would you do?

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Plumbing Emergency Preparedness DIY

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WHEN HOT SHOWERS TURN LUKEWARM: DEALING WITH TEMPERAMENTAL WATER HEATERS

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Pipe Leak Repairs

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Sink monster making weird noises and not grinding right

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WHAT IF YOUR PIPES STARTED TALKING BACK?

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Plumbing Maintenance Tips

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