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RE: What should a greywater diversion quote include?
If the quote treats an allowance as a fixed cap, it may limit what’s covered unless the scope is changed. If it’s provisional, ask how it will be reconciled to actual eligible costs, what documentation supports adjustmen...
RE: Plastic Vs. Tile-Ready Shower Bases: Which One's Less Hassle?
I’ve actually seen the opposite - when set right, those acrylic pans can be super solid. The key is bedding them in mortar, like you mentioned. If you skip that step, yeah, they’ll flex and squeak all day. But I wouldn’t...
RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
Yeah, digging a French drain is no joke. I helped my uncle with one last summer and we seriously underestimated how much dirt we’d have to move. Ended up renting a trenching machine halfway through because shovels just w...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Seriously, this is too real. I swear showers have a sixth sense for when you’ve just finished scrubbing everything. A few things I’ve noticed from getting my hands dirty (and wet) with these: - Rainfall heads look cool...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Yeah, flex arms always seem like a shortcut until you’re mopping the floor after every shower. I’ve had better luck just sticking with a fixed brass arm - less to go wrong, honestly. Teflon tape’s my go-to too, but I’ll ...
RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud
Yeah, sealing the seams is where most people cut corners. I’ve seen painter’s tape, electrical tape, even zip ties - none of it really lasts. If you’re gonna use foam sleeves, at least hit the joints with some proper pip...