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RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Definitely with you on the “self-cleaning” thing - there’s always some gunk left behind. I had to deal with a slow drain last month and it was way nastier than I expected. Does anyone else notice the water pressure dropp...
RE: What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight?
I had this exact thing happen last spring - woke up to a basement that smelled like wet socks. Ours is unfinished concrete, and I found a tiny crack behind the water heater letting in moisture after a big rain. Ever try ...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
KITCHEN SINK DISASTER - DIY OR CALL A PLUMBER? I totally get the nerves about sweating copper. I watched a bunch of YouTube videos and still chickened out when it came time to actually light the torch under my sink. End...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
Honestly, I think prep is everything. I tried an “eco” sealant once on a plastic P-trap and it leaked almost right away - turned out I hadn’t cleaned the threads enough. But on metal, even with a bit of grime, it somehow...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
That’s interesting about the green caulks - maybe I was just too impatient with the prep last time. When you’re dealing with a sink that’s a bit off-center, do you find it’s better to caulk around it as-is, or is it wort...
RE: When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save
I get the point about enzyme cleaners, but honestly, I’ve had mixed results with them on old grout stains. Sometimes it feels like nothing short of a full re-grout gets rid of that musty smell. Anyone else just end up sc...
RE: Plumbing pros weigh in: new app promises faster fixes and fewer headaches
Had a water sensor go off at 3am once, and it was just a low battery chirp - not an actual leak. Nearly gave me a heart attack. Kinda makes me wonder if the old-school float alarms are less hassle in the long run, even i...
RE: SEPTIC SYSTEM NIGHTMARES: DID YOU KNOW THIS?
Clover, huh? I’ve heard people talk it up, but I always wondered if it’s really as low-maintenance as folks claim. Does it actually hold up to foot traffic, or does it just look good from a distance? I’m dealing with a p...
RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?
I totally get the pain with stuff fading or getting ruined. I tried labeling pipes with those “industrial” stickers, but they peeled off after a few months - guess humidity wins every time. I’ve started using those metal...