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9 discussionsWhen is it time to swap out old pipes?
Been dealing with some weird water pressure issues and the occasional rusty tint in the tap water. House is from the 70s, so I’m guessing the pipes are…
Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud
Been dealing with those annoying banging noises in my pipes for months now, you know, the kind that wake you up at 2 am and make you think…
CITY TESTING NEW NO-DIG METHOD TO FIX OLD PIPES
Just saw on the local news that our city is trying out some new method to fix underground pipes without digging up the whole street. Apparently, they insert…
Leaky copper pipes driving me nuts
So, I've got this old house, built in the late 60s, and lately I've been noticing these annoying little leaks popping up in the basement. They're all coming…
time to replace old pipes - copper or PEX?
My house plumbing is ancient and starting to show its age (leaks popping up here and there, ugh). Thinking about biting the bullet and replacing everything. Torn between…
pipes gone wild: neighborhood flooded after plumbing fiasco
Did anyone else catch that story on the news yesterday about that neighborhood over in Maplewood? Apparently, a pipe burst in one of the houses while the family…
quick fixes for leaky pipes - epoxy putty vs fiberglass wrap?
Had a minor plumbing disaster yesterday (yay me, right?) and ended up at the hardware store staring at epoxy putty and fiberglass wrap, totally unsure which one to…
Finally fixed that annoying dripping sound
Had this annoying drip-drip-drip going on under my kitchen sink for weeks. Thought about calling a plumber, but figured I'd give it a go myself first. Watched a…
Quick fixes for leaky pipes - worth the hassle or nah?
Had a pipe under my kitchen sink spring a leak last weekend (because of course it had to be on a Sunday night, right?). Anyway, didn't have the…