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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Yeah, roots are relentless. I dug up a section of my backyard last summer to fix a slow drain and found this gnarly mess of roots wrapped around the pipe - looked like something out of a horror movie. I tried one of thos...
RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?
Yeah, plumbing can be deceptively tricky. When I first moved into my place, I swapped out the showerhead for one of those water-saving models. Thought it'd be a quick 5-minute job, but ended up cross-threading the connec...
RE: anyone tried sustainable plumbing upgrades at home?
Installed a low-flow showerhead a few months back, and gotta admit, I was skeptical at first. The plumber recommended a mid-range model, said the cheapest ones were notorious for temperature swings (glad I listened!). Pr...
RE: Plumber emergency: DIY quick fixes or call the pros?
True, soldering copper isn't rocket science, but when my basement pipe burst last winter, I learned quickly that theory and practice aren't always the same thing. Sometimes paying a pro saves you from turning a minor lea...
RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?
I've noticed the same thing at my place. Installed one of those dual-flush toilets last year, and half the time guests just mash whichever button looks bigger or easier to press. Exactly - makes me wonder if clearer lab...
RE: leaky pipe under kitchen sink driving me nuts
I agree with this for the most part. I've done a fair bit of DIY plumbing since buying my first house (mostly out of necessity, haha), and honestly, sandpaper or a file has always gotten me by just fine. But I will say, ...