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RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code—how I do it

Man, I hear you on the gloves. I always think I can just be “super careful” and then end up scrubbing my hands for days. Low-VOC stuff is definitely w...

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RE: Battling stubborn tree roots in your pipes? Here’s what worked for me

I’ve always wondered if those flex cable root saws are worth the hassle, especially for someone who’s not super handy. Did you rent yours or just buy ...

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RE: Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?

I’m in the same boat with an older house, and honestly, I went back and forth on this for weeks. Ended up going with PEX for my shower redo last fall,...

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RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM—Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?

Man, I’ve definitely stared at a drip hoping it’d just…stop. Spoiler: it never does. Tried the duct tape trick too—total fail, water just found a new ...

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RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM

I’ve wondered the same thing, honestly. I tried putting in a couple raised beds last year because digging into that clay was just not happening. It di...

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RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code—how I do it

Color-coded tape is a smart move—I just use masking tape and scribble on it, but your way sounds way more organized. I’ve thought about leak sensors, ...

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RE: When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save

I totally get the wax ring dread—last time I tried one, it felt like wrestling a sticky donut under my toilet. I actually went with one of those rubbe...

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RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick

I've had the fogging issue too, but honestly, I gave up on those sleeves a while back. They always seemed like a good idea in theory, but in practice....

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RE: Kitchen sink disaster—DIY or call a plumber?

Haha, garden hoses as supply lines...that's a new one for me. But honestly, I kinda get why people try electrical tape or duct tape first. When you're...

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