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RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
To be honest, I thought under sink filters would be a total nightmare to install, but it actually wasn’t as bad as I expected. Here’s what I ended up doing: first, cleared out all the cleaning stuff under the sink (that ...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
I actually just installed a couple of those leak sensors after my own mini plumbing disaster (not quite 2 AM, but close enough to ruin my night). Figured I’d share how it went, in case it helps. 1. Picked a WiFi sensor ...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
I totally get the paranoia - my first month in the house, I kept checking under every sink like I was expecting a flood. I tried one of those cheap sensors too, and honestly, it went off when I spilled some soap water, b...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
I learned the hard way about going slow with those old pipes. When I first moved in, I thought I could just rent a snake and power through the roots myself. Turns out, it’s not as simple as YouTube makes it look. The sna...
RE: Water pressure woes - anyone else dealt with this?
I totally get what you mean about the cheap gauges. I bought one off Amazon when we moved in, thinking, “How wrong can it be?” Turns out, pretty wrong. First time I used it, it said our pressure was 40 psi. Next day, it ...
RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing - anyone else find it tricky?
I feel you on that one... I spent hours watching YouTube tutorials and thought I had my boiler figured out step-by-step. Then the tech came by and casually pointed out three things I'd completely overlooked. Turns out bo...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno right for everyone to use comfortably
Which under-sink filter did you choose, and what is it designed to reduce? The plant-water and coffee-maker examples are about water treatment, so it's worth checking the actual filter rather than assuming every small un...
RE: Water pressure woes - anyone else dealt with this?
I've been thinking about this too, since I'm dealing with some water pressure issues myself. While an inline filter sounds like a straightforward fix, I wonder if it might actually reduce water pressure even more? I mean...
RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting
Thanks for sharing that experience - makes me feel a bit better about tackling rainwater harvesting. Greywater seemed easier at first, but hearing that even makes me reconsider. Maybe rainwater isn't as daunting as I th...
RE: just dealt with a gas leak scare - anyone else used those home detectors?
I feel ya, placement can be confusing at first. I've heard it's good to put one near your kitchen stove or oven (gas appliances especially), and maybe near your water heater too... basically anywhere gas lines run. Still...