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RE: what if your home appliances could cut your water bill in half?
I wouldn’t assume using less water automatically means a weak shower or worse cleaning. A showerhead’s feel can depend on its spray pattern, so that’s one change you might notice immediately. With a dishwasher, you’d onl...
RE: Plastic Vs. Tile-Ready Shower Bases: Which One's Less Hassle?
Had a job last year where the owner insisted on a tile base - looked great for about six months, then the grout started cracking and leaking. Ended up tearing it out and putting in a plastic one anyway. Anyone tried thos...
RE: Why does my bathroom always smell like a pool?
Honestly, you nailed it with the toilet tank thing. Most folks never even think to check under that lid, but I’ve seen some wild stuff growing in there - once found a chunk of black slime that looked like it belonged in ...
RE: Dripping taps driving me nuts - why is it never a quick fix?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I don’t think the old taps were always that much easier. Sure, you could swap a washer, but half the time the seat was pitted or the spindle was chewed up and you’d still get...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
Honestly, I’ve seen a lot of folks get burned thinking it’ll be a quick shift. That “just nudging things over a couple inches” can turn into a can of worms, especially in older homes where the drain lines are cast iron o...