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RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
Yeah, I get that, but I always wonder if those little things start to bug you more over time. Like, I had a towel bar that was just a bit off and it drove me nuts after a while. Anyone ever tried those stick-on mirrors o...
RE: Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?
I had a similar situation last year when I replaced our old dishwasher. I was trying to save a few bucks by doing the install myself, and I honestly didn’t even know what a high loop was at first. The instructions were k...
RE: When your heater ignores the thermostat: what would you do?
Totally with you on the paranoia about frying a control board - those things are brutal on the wallet. I’ve never actually lost one from a simple fix, but I’m always super careful, especially in winter when you really ca...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
I hear you on the “shortcut” regret... I tried to save a few bucks with tape once and ended up with a slow drip that ruined the cabinet base. Pipe dope’s a pain, but at least I don’t have to keep checking for leaks every...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
You nailed it - sometimes I think half the battle is just working around what someone else did in a hurry. I’ve pulled out appliances to find hoses kinked or wires jammed in places they clearly shouldn’t be. It’s like, d...