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adam_parker
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RE: Why does my bathroom always smell like a pool?
Ha, yeah, learned that the hard way - my bathroom smelled like a YMCA for a week. I’d add: check the overflow pipe in the tank too. Sometimes gunk hides there and nobody ever thinks to look.
RE: When your heater ignores the thermostat: what would you do?
You’re preaching to the choir here. After wrestling with a “smart” thermostat that decided to go offline every time someone microwaved popcorn, I keep a trusty old-school one in my toolbox. Hardwired might not get you fa...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
I’ve seen more leaks from folks trying to force rigid pipes into weird angles than from flex kits, honestly. If it’s not leaking and you can get a snake through it, I call that a win. Ever tried those accordion-style one...
RE: Best ways to deal with slow drains at home?
Yeah, the zip-it snakes are like the duct tape of drain cleaning - good for a quick fix, but not magic. I’ve had tenants swear by baking soda and vinegar too, but honestly, unless the clog is just starting, it’s more of ...