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RE: When your pipes burst at 2am: what would you actually do?
That’s a good tip with the putty - never tried that combo before. I usually just end up with a wad of towels and a lot of cursing until the hardware store opens. One time I tried those “miracle” repair tapes on a gnarly ...
RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
I get the appeal of remote monitoring, but honestly, I’m a little skeptical. Had a buddy install one of those WiFi alarms and it kept sending false alerts every time the power flickered. Ended up being more stressful tha...
RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me
I hear you on those slow leaks - lost a cabinet bottom to one a few years back. Sensors seem cool, but I’d probably just forget to change the batteries and end up with a false sense of security. I do like the braided lin...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
I’ve always wondered if the whole “opposite turn” thing was just a tradition that stuck around. My last house had both handles turning the same way and I never noticed any difference in leaks either. Has anyone ever actu...