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RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me

- Tried the bathroom sink thing a few times, mostly when I was waiting for hot water to come through. - Honestly, it’s more hassle than the shower b...

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RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center

I get the “vintage chic” angle, but two inches off-center would drive me nuts every time I washed my hands. I know old houses are quirky, but sometime...

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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots

Title: Finally Won The Battle Against Invading Tree Roots - Totally agree about roots being relentless. I’ve seen them squeeze through the tiniest ...

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RE: Quick fixes for surprise water disasters—does pipe tape actually work?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had better luck with pipe tape on higher pressure lines than I expected—key thing is how well the jo...

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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots

- I’ve seen copper strips work in the short term, but roots seem to figure it out after a couple years. - Natural inhibitors are hit or miss—depends...

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RE: WHAT IF YOUR PIPES STARTED TALKING BACK?

I've definitely run into pipes making noise that turned out to be harmless. A few things I've noticed from experience: - Clicking or tapping when hot...

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RE: toilet disaster strikes again... help needed asap

Good points all around. From my experience: - Silicone rings seem convenient but often leak after a while—had to redo a few jobs because of that. - W...

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RE: toilet disaster strikes again... help needed asap

Definitely agree with this—wax rings are solid if you're careful. A couple extra tips I've learned the hard way: - Check flange height first; if it's ...

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