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RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from with the walk-throughs, but I’ve seen too many cases where people thought eyeballing was enough and still ended up with a flooded basement. A slow drip is one thing, but when a pi...
RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
Yeah, I’ve seen way too many folks hit pipes or cables when they go deep - never fun dealing with a surprise leak or worse. I usually recommend sticking to surface fixes unless you know exactly what’s under there. Someti...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Half flushes are kind of notorious for being hit or miss, honestly. I’ve seen plenty of “eco” toilets that just don’t have the muscle for anything more than a bit of paper. You can clean the rim jets, adjust the float, e...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, a lot of those “official” parts are just marked up like crazy. Sometimes the only real difference is a sticker or a slightly different screw. I’ve swapped out ice makers with...
RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?
I've installed self-regulating heat tape a couple times, and honestly, it's pretty straightforward - no electrician skills needed. The first time I used it was after a pipe burst under our kitchen sink (total nightmare)....
RE: Putting in a new drain - my step-by-step and looking for tips
Actually, holes facing down isn't always best...depends on your soil type. If you've got heavy clay, holes down can clog quicker. I usually go holes sideways - seems to drain better long-term. Just my two cents!