astronomy_sarah
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RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?

Yeah, I’m with you—upgrading to low-flow fixtures made a bigger difference than I expected. Swapping out an old toilet for a dual-flush one wasn’t exa...

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RE: Battle Of The Blocked Sink: Which Magic Potion Actually Works?

Battle Of The Blocked Sink: Which Magic Potion Actually Works? - I get the enzyme hype, but honestly, I’ve had mixed results. They’re great for slow ...

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RE: Keeping Pipes Safe and My Sanity Intact

- Pipe wrap tape alone never did much for me, especially in those old crawl spaces. - I always double up: first the foam pipe insulation sleeves, th...

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RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?

Fair points, but honestly, I think the complexity is partly on us users too. We keep demanding more features—touch, motion sensors, temperature preset...

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RE: just read about a guy flooding his house trying to DIY install bathroom fixtures

Good tip on the flashlight trick—never thought of that one. Usually, I just run my fingers around the fittings to check for moisture, but your way sou...

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RE: just read about a guy flooding his house trying to DIY install bathroom fixtures

Yeah, this is pretty much spot-on from what I've seen too. I've done quite a bit of DIY plumbing around my place, and honestly, the torque wrench has ...

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RE: mysterious water puddles driving me nuts

Had this exact issue a few months ago—turned out to be condensation forming on cold water pipes hidden behind drywall. Couple things you might wanna c...

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