adventure880
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RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting

Hardwood chips are solid, but honestly, pine mulch isn't always the villain it's made out to be. I used it around my rain barrels last spring, and wit...

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RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?

Great tips, especially the permanent marker under the tape idea—wish I'd thought of that earlier. Honestly though, photos have been my lifesaver. Firs...

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RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud

I feel your pain on the bathroom water park situation... had a similar experience myself when I first moved into my place. Thought I'd save some cash ...

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RE: Sink monster making weird noises and not grinding right

Ha, wish I'd heard that chewing rule sooner... could've saved me from fishing potato peels out of mine last weekend. Thought the disposal could handle...

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RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?

Honestly, epoxy can be hit or miss no matter the brand or prep. Had a similar issue myself—ended up biting the bullet and getting a pro fix. Cost more...

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RE: Rusty water heater woes—repair or replace?

That's a great point about the tankless option—I hadn't really considered the environmental angle before. As a first-time homeowner, I'm still figurin...

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RE: need some advice on setting up a rain harvesting setup at home

I skipped the diverter at first, thinking gutter guards would be enough... but pollen season hit hard and my barrel turned into a yellowish mess. Ende...

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RE: toilet disaster strikes again... help needed asap

Went through something similar last summer—thought eco-friendly caulk would be enough, but ended up redoing the whole thing with silicone after a nast...

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RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down

Had the same issue when I moved into my first place—thought it was the filter too, but turned out the showerhead itself was the culprit. Vinegar soak ...

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RE: are water-saving toilets really worth the hype?

That's a decent rebate, but honestly, when I swapped mine out, the upfront cost still felt pretty steep. Took a while before the savings really kicked...

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RE: WHAT IF YOUR PIPES STARTED TALKING BACK?

Haha, I love this idea of pipes talking back. Honestly, as someone who just bought their first home, I've learned pretty quickly that tech is great, b...

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RE: just read about a guy flooding his house trying to DIY install bathroom fixtures

I get where you're coming from, plumbing can definitely turn into a nightmare fast...but honestly, I think it's still worth giving it a shot. When I f...

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RE: need some advice on plumbing stuff for DIY bathroom fix-up

I feel your pain on this one. When I first moved into my place, I thought I was being super careful by taking a bunch of photos before sealing up the ...

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RE: Catching and storing rain—my DIY setup

I totally get your hesitation about solar—I had a similar experience with some cheap garden lights that barely lasted a season. But my neighbor invest...

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