Had a similar issue at one of my rentals—pressure regulator swap did the trick there too. But honestly, the felt pads tip is gold...wish I'd thought of that before spending a weekend chasing phantom noises around the basement. Live and learn, right?
Pressure regulator swap sounds a bit above my DIY comfort level, but the felt pads tip is something even I can handle. Definitely adding that to my weekend project list...right after double-checking my smoke alarms for the third time this month.
"right after double-checking my smoke alarms for the third time this month."
Haha, glad I'm not the only one who triple-checks safety gear before diving into DIY projects. I tackled the felt pad trick last year—worked surprisingly well for something so simple. Pressure regulators, though...yeah, that's a whole different beast. Last time I tried plumbing beyond my comfort zone, let's just say my basement briefly became an indoor pool. Lesson learned: know your limits and keep extra towels handy.
Haha, your basement pool disaster sounds painfully familiar. Plumbing projects always seem straightforward until you're ankle-deep in water, scrambling for towels and buckets. I haven't dared mess with pressure regulators yet—too many horror stories from friends who've tried. But the felt pad trick is definitely underrated; saved me from sleepless nights of pipe rattling.
Speaking of safety checks, does anyone else find themselves double (or triple) checking fire extinguishers before starting bigger DIYs? I recently realized mine was way past its inspection date...not exactly comforting when you're about to solder pipes or fiddle with electrical wiring. Now I'm wondering if there's other overlooked safety gear I should be keeping an eye on.
Good call on the fire extinguishers—I learned that one the hard way after a close call with some sparks while soldering copper pipes. Another overlooked safety item is eye protection. I used to skip goggles for quick tasks until a tiny metal shaving landed in my eye...not fun. Now I keep a couple pairs around the workshop, just in case. Also, check your respirator filters regularly if you're doing any sanding or painting—those things clog faster than you'd think.
