Definitely agree about aerators being an easy win—I've installed tons of them, and they're practically foolproof. On dual-flush toilets though...older plumbing can be tricky, but it's usually manageable if you take it step-by-step. Just check your rough-in measurement first (distance from wall to bolts), and make sure your flange isn't damaged or rusted out. If you're unsure, snapping a quick photo and showing it at your local hardware store can clear things up pretty fast. Might save you some headaches down the line...
Good points on checking the flange first—seen plenty of DIY projects stall because of overlooked rust or cracks. Ever run into issues with water pressure after installing dual-flush systems on older pipes? Curious if that's been a factor in your experience...
Haven't noticed pressure issues with dual-flush specifically, but older pipes can be finicky for sure. Did a low-flow showerhead swap last year and got a weird drop in pressure at first—turned out sediment got stirred up and clogged the aerator. Quick clean fixed it, but yeah... older plumbing always seems to have surprises lurking. Curious if anyone's gone full rainwater harvesting yet—worth the hassle or nah?
"older plumbing always seems to have surprises lurking."
Haha, ain't that the truth... every time I touch something plumbing-related in my house, it's like opening Pandora's box. Tried rainwater harvesting on a small scale last summer—just hooked up a basic barrel system for garden watering. Setup was straightforward enough, but heads up: mosquitoes love standing water, so definitely get screens or covers. Worth it for watering plants, but going full-house? Seems like a bigger commitment than I'm ready for right now...
"mosquitoes love standing water, so definitely get screens or covers."
Yeah, learned that lesson the hard way too. Thought I was being clever rigging up a DIY greywater system for the laundry—figured it’d be easy enough. Turns out soap residue clogs things up fast... spent more weekends than I'd like to admit cleaning filters and tweaking pipes. Still glad I did it, but sustainable plumbing definitely has its quirks and headaches.
