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RE: Does opening the wall change the permit question for a shower valve?
A like-for-like valve replacement, changes to supply piping, and adding a fixture may be treated differently, but there isn’t a universal permit rule. Opening the wall alone doesn’t settle it; the work and any inspection...
RE: When Your Fancy Toilet Sprayer Has a Mind of Its Own
You’re right about the braided stainless hoses not being a cure-all. They’re marketed as “lifetime” solutions, but I’ve seen plenty fail at the crimped ends, especially if there’s any tension or a sharp bend behind the t...
RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
If I had a dollar for every time technology let me down, I'd have a new set of pipe wrenches by now. That bit about the WiFi - - hits a little too close to home. I’ve seen alarms on septic systems wired to “smart” home ...