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RE: How much room does a water heater need for service?
Gas models can have additional clearance requirements for combustion air and venting; electric models do not have those particular needs. Neither type has one universal clearance: follow the specific heater’s installatio...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
I hear this all the time - people thinking a candle or a stack of towels is going to fix a lopsided setup. Truth is, you can dress up a bathroom all you want, but if that sink is noticeably off-center, it’ll bug folks ev...
RE: Keeping water out of the basement: what’s actually worked for you?
Exterior waterproofing’s solid, but I wouldn’t call it bulletproof. Seen plenty of jobs where water still found a way in, especially if the backfill wasn’t compacted right or the membrane got nicked. Honestly, interior d...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen a lot of folks skip the battery headache by going with plug-in adapters for their touchless faucets. It’s not always obvious in the instructions, but most brands of...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Burying the lines deeper is definitely a solid move - seen way fewer freeze-ups that way compared to just wrapping everything in insulation. Heat tape works, but if you’re not checking it regularly, it’s just another thi...
RE: Getting the city to check your pipes: in-person or virtual inspection?
I get where you’re coming from about in-person catching more, but I’ve seen virtual inspections work out fine - especially for newer homes or straightforward jobs. Here’s how I usually look at it: 1. If you’ve got a re...
RE: When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save
Brass valves definitely have their place, but I’ll throw in a slightly different angle. I’ve swapped out a lot of both types over the years, and honestly, some of the newer plastic “eco” valves aren’t as flimsy as folks ...
RE: Eco-Friendly Plumbing Choices: What’s Actually Worth It?
Honestly, I’ve seen more issues crop up with dual-flush toilets than most folks expect, especially in older homes. You mentioned, That’s true, but sometimes those “tweaks” turn into a full-on project - pipe cleaning, va...
RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?
Marine plywood is still wood. Its water-resistant glue bond doesn't make the panel immune to moisture or decay. PVC board has different properties, but a moisture-resistant panel also has to be suitable for the support i...