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basic plumbing stuff everyone should have around the house?
Okay, so I just moved into my first place (yay me, lol), and I'm realizing pretty quick that I don't know squat about plumbing. Like yesterday, my kitchen…
What should a drain-snake rental quote include?
A low rental rate is hard to compare if the cable or cutting head needed for the job is charged separately. What details should a rental quote spell…
pipe wrench showdown: aluminum vs steel, what's your pick?
Been using a steel pipe wrench for years now, and it's been solid - heavy, yeah, but gets the job done. Recently borrowed my buddy's aluminum one and…
What’s the best way to clean adjustable pliers without making the joint gritty?
What do you use to clean grime or light corrosion out of the sliding adjustment joint and between the teeth on adjustable plumbing pliers? I’m unsure whether a…
What makes a beginner plumbing tool kit quote worth it?
A starter-kit quote is hard to judge without knowing whether the price is for useful tools or mostly a case and bundled extras. Which tools and sizes would…
How can you tell when a compression nut is slipping instead of seized?
When a compression fitting won’t turn, what clues show that the wrench is slipping rather than the nut being seized? I’m also unsure when to hold the valve…
Plunger or hand auger for a slow sink?
For a slow bathroom sink, how do you decide whether to try a plunger or a hand auger first? A plunger seems more straightforward for a blockage close…
Is a specialty valve socket worth buying for one repair?
What should a homeowner expect to pay for the tool alone when a faucet-seat wrench or valve socket is needed for a repair? The right tool seems to…
why is buying plumbing tools so confusing?
Seriously, every time I go to grab a new wrench or pipe cutter or whatever I end up standing in the aisle staring blankly at a wall of…
Basin wrench or adjustable pliers for a cramped faucet nut?
I’m trying to choose the least risky tool for removing a faucet mounting nut under a sink, where there’s very little room to swing anything. The nut appears…
