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RE: Aerator or flow cartridge: which saves water without ruining the spray?
Before judging an aerator or cartridge, check for restrictions upstream. Partly closed shutoff valves, kinked braided hoses, or debris at a hose inlet can reduce flow enough that a lower-flow cartridge makes rinsing feel...
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RE: Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?
That thunk drives me nuts - had the same thing happen when I rushed a basement reno. PEX is great for DIY, but if you don’t secure it every few feet, it’ll rattle like crazy. Honestly, I still trust copper for anything e...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Backflow prevention was a big deal for us, actually. I didn’t trust the “built-in” claims from the installer, so I insisted on an extra valve just for peace of mind. Maybe overkill, but I’d rather be safe than sorry with...
RE: What if you skipped a year of solar water heater upkeep?
Skipping a year is tempting, but man, the risks just aren’t worth it. I’ve seen tanks get so clogged with scale, you’re basically running a science experiment in your basement. That “weak tea” water? That’s minerals leac...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
I get where you’re coming from - no sense in overcomplicating things if a Sharpie and rubber tag do the job. I do think it’s worth considering how often you actually check those labels, though. In my last place, I though...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Honestly, I hear you on the plastic heads - tried to “fix” one with a rubber band and some plumber’s tape once, and it just made things worse. Water was spraying everywhere except where I needed it, and I nearly wiped ou...
RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?
That’s pretty much my rule too, but I’ll admit I’m probably more paranoid than most. I’ve seen what a tiny missed detail can do - one time a push-fit let go in a wall because someone didn’t deburr the pipe properly. Whol...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
I hear you on the musty smell - cellulose just seems to hang onto it forever. I’ve read that wool insulation can actually absorb and release moisture without getting totally ruined, but I’m skeptical about how it holds u...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
I’ve had one of those “surprise waterfalls” at 2:30 AM - copper elbow split right behind the bathroom wall. Had to sprint outside in my pajamas to shut off the main, and the cleanup was a nightmare. Since then, I’m borde...
RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?
Totally agree with keeping it simple - fancy fixtures always seem great at first, but I've found they're often more trouble than they're worth. Plus, from a safety standpoint, simpler hardware tends to have fewer parts t...