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RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
I get where you’re coming from about the musty smell, but I’ve actually found that a lot of the odor issues with rainwater toilets come down to how often the tanks are cleaned and whether the filters are swapped out regu...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
Heated gloves are a solid move, especially if you’re stuck outside wrestling with frozen pipes or just trying to keep your fingers from turning into icicles. I’ve tried a couple pairs - one was so bulky I could barely gr...
RE: When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save
I get what you mean about the five-year rule feeling like overkill, but after seeing a supply line burst in my cousin’s place, I’m not taking chances. I’m curious - do you guys swap out the shutoff valves too, or just th...