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RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
Honestly, I hear you. I tried to go the eco route a while back because I thought, why not save a few bucks and feel good about it? But that tape just slid right off my shower surround after a couple hours. Ended up with ...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
I hear you on the “smart” gadgets. I tried one of those fancy leak detectors once - ended up spending more time resetting it than actually fixing leaks. Honestly, a flashlight and a bit of patience have saved me more mon...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
I get what you’re saying about the permit process not being as scary as it’s hyped up to be, but honestly, I still think it’s a bit of a headache - especially if you’re trying to keep costs down. Last time I did a bathro...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Had the same thing happen in my last place - thought I could save a few bucks by scrubbing the head and running vinegar through it, but it still sprayed like a garden hose with holes in it. Ended up finding out the pipe ...
RE: When your water heater goes rogue: quick fixes and hacks
I hear you on the “just one more day” mentality. I used to be king of that - duct tape, old rags, whatever I could find to keep things limping along. But after a surprise cold shower at 6am (thanks to a leaky valve that ...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Totally get what you mean. Last year, I thought I’d dodged a bullet after a small leak behind the washing machine. Dried everything out, or so I thought. Six months later, the baseboard started warping and there was that...
RE: How much did you pay to fix your fridge's ice maker?
That’s been my experience too. I tried the all-metal line once because it sounded like the “pro” thing to do, but it was a pain to snake behind the fridge without bending it. Ended up with a tiny kink that I didn’t even ...