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RE: Keeping your water heater running longer without breaking the bank
I’ve seen a lot of the same thing - folks hoping those powered rods are going to be a silver bullet, but in reality, they’re just another tool in the toolbox. I’ve had a couple customers swear by them, but then again, I’...
RE: When Your Fancy Toilet Sprayer Has a Mind of Its Own
Had a call last month where someone’s “smart” bidet kept spraying on its own - turned out the wiring was sharing a circuit with the bathroom fan. Every time the fan kicked on, the seat went haywire. Sometimes, all those ...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
Honestly, I’ve seen more “smart” valves fail than I care to admit - usually at the worst possible time, too. Give me a solid manual shutoff any day. PEX is handy, but I do get where you’re coming from about all that plas...
RE: Best ways to deal with slow drains at home?
I get the hesitation with using a wet/dry vac on toilets, but honestly, it’s not as risky as it sounds if you’re careful. I’ve used one a couple times when a plunger just wasn’t cutting it - just make sure you use a good...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
That’s usually true, but sometimes budget or access just won’t allow a full replacement right away. Have you ever run into a situation where you had to stagger the work - like replacing just the worst section first? Curi...