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RE: When is it time to ditch your old water heater?
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing - once you spot rust at the bottom, it’s usually game over for the tank. A couple things I’ve picked up along the way: - If you’re hearing those popping or rumbling noises, it’s almost ...
RE: What do you keep on hand for sudden sewer backups?
Ozone generators are interesting - I've only seen them used once after a backup, and honestly, the smell was kind of weird for a while after. Not sure if it was better or just... different? I usually stick to fans, bleac...
RE: How do you handle the dirty work: DIY or call in the pros?
- Ran into this exact thing last week. Thought swapping a shower valve would be a quick job after watching a couple of videos - nope. Ended up with a seized nut and water spraying everywhere when I tried to test it. - Ag...
RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
- Totally agree, clay takes forever to change. - I noticed the same thing - puddles don’t stick around as long, but they’re still there after a big storm. - Tried sand once, but it just made a weird concrete layer. C...
RE: What if you skipped a year of solar water heater upkeep?
Skipped a year once when I was helping my uncle with his old solar water heater. Here’s what happened: - Thought it’d be fine since there weren’t any obvious leaks or weird noises. - Next spring, we found a damp patch i...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
- Totally get the hesitation. I’ve seen a few of those smart valves in action during jobs - most seem reliable, but I did hear about one that didn’t close all the way because of mineral buildup. - Manual ones can stick...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
- Totally get the flex pipe regret. It’s like, you know it’s gonna look weird but sometimes you just need the thing to work and stop leaking, right? - I always wonder about code too - some inspectors seem to care more ...
RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me
Never realized how much water those old “fire hose” showerheads pumped out until I swapped one for a low-flow. Like you said, That’s wild. I do kind of miss that blast-you-awake feeling, but honestly, the new head rinse...
RE: LOW SHOWER PRESSURE: DOES THAT BOOSTER PUMP REALLY WORK?
Honestly, I’ve seen this play out a bunch of times during jobs. People get excited about the idea of a pump, but: - If the pipes are full of gunk, it’s just pushing water against a wall. - One time, I was helping swap...