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RE: Navigating city hall: a plumbing permit adventure
Honestly, I get the frustration, but I kind of see why they’re so strict. If they let stuff slide - like the signature not matching your ID - wouldn’t that open the door to way bigger headaches? I mean, yeah, it’s annoyi...
RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
Mixing brass and PEX is fine, but I’ve actually seen more issues with folks using the wrong crimp rings or not seating the PEX all the way. That’s where leaks start, not just from the materials. On the vibration noise - ...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
I get what you mean. I’ve seen hot and cold handles turn opposite ways in the same bathroom - makes no sense. I was told it’s supposed to be “lefty loosey, righty tighty” for both, but half the time it’s just whatever wa...
RE: When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save
Can’t argue with getting your hands dirty and just swapping out those valves. Quarter-turns are way more reliable, and honestly, you can feel if something’s off right away. I’ve seen leak sensors give false alarms too - ...