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RE: the day my basement almost became a swamp
I don’t know what the original poster did, but for anyone who spots a sewer backup, I’d stop running water or appliances that drain into the affected line, keep people and pets away from sewage, and call a plumber prompt...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
The product specification matters more than calling it oil or poly. There are polyurethane waterproofing membranes made for wet rooms, but an ordinary polyurethane wood finish doesn't establish the same use. Check the ap...
RE: LOW SHOWER PRESSURE: DOES THAT BOOSTER PUMP REALLY WORK?
Honestly, I’ve seen folks drop a bunch of cash on a booster pump and still end up with a trickle in the shower. Before even thinking about a pump, I always check the shower head for mineral buildup, then look at the shut...
RE: Spin cycle issues: unplug and reset or dive straight into the filter?
Been there - spent ages once trying to “fix” a dishwasher that just needed the breaker reset. As for unplugging, I’ve never had issues with memory or electronics getting messed up from it, at least not with washers or dr...
RE: Spin cycle issues: unplug and reset or dive straight into the filter?
If the washer's acting weird, I usually go filter first unless there was a power blip or something. One time, kept getting the dreaded "won't drain" error - resetting made it work once, but next load? Right back to squar...