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RE: When your bathroom helper needs a little TLC
Yeah, those old valves are a total wildcard. Sometimes you get one that’s basically fossilized and still works, other times it just disintegrates if you look at it wrong. I’ve had to chase leaks through walls more than o...
RE: Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?
I’ve seen a lot of debate about PEX vs copper, and honestly, I’m still not convinced there’s a clear winner. PEX is definitely easier to work with, but I’ve run into a few jobs where the fittings were questionable - usua...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
Title: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue? Yeah, roots are brutal, especially with those old clay pipes. I've seen them bust right through joints like they're not even there. Camera inspections...
RE: How much did you pay to fix your fridge's ice maker?
Had a similar situation once - customer tried to swap out their own ice maker, missed a tiny gasket, and water seeped under the linoleum for a week. Ended up costing way more in floor repairs than the original service ca...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
Yeah, that humidity just destroys most adhesives over time. I’ve seen the same thing - labels curling up, sometimes leaving sticky residue that’s even harder to clean than if you’d just left pipes unmarked. Wooden tags a...