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RE: Wall-mounted or pedestal sink for wheelchair access?
The turning and approach envelope may be the deciding comparison, not just the sink’s knee clearance. A pedestal could work where its footprint stays outside the chair’s required approach and turning space, but even a mo...
RE: Wall-mounted or pedestal sink for wheelchair access?
The wall-mounted option still sounds stronger for a clear seated approach, but I’d measure with the actual chair before choosing the basin. A reinforced wall won’t help if the bowl is too deep, the drain or supply lines ...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
I totally get this. Our last place had the kitchen sink backwards from the bathroom, and I wasted so much water just waiting for the “hot” to actually get hot. When we remodeled, I tried to get everything consistent, but...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about copper - installing it is a pain, but I’ve never had to worry about it once it’s in. I actually swapped out some old galvanized pipes last year after noticing that rusty taste in t...
RE: How strong do you like your bidet spray?
I’ve actually wondered about the water usage thing too. I mean, I’m all for a clean behind, but if I can save a few gallons here and there, why not? I tried timing mine once - felt a bit silly with a stopwatch in the bat...
RE: What if your street flooded because drains were clogged?
Yeah, that’s pretty much my limit too. I tried to clear more than just the top once - ended up splashing muddy water all over myself and didn’t even make a dent. It’s wild how fast things can go from “just a puddle” to “...
RE: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?
Haha, I know that cabinet yoga all too well. It’s like the universe’s way of reminding me I’m not as flexible as I thought. I totally get what you mean about packaging - some brands really go overboard, like I need a sep...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
Haha, same here. I tried the waterproof notebook route once - ended up accidentally composting it after leaving it out in the rain for a week. Turns out "waterproof" doesn't always mean "forget-it-in-the-garden-proof." ...
RE: need some advice on plumbing stuff for DIY bathroom fix-up
I feel your pain on the drywall dust - it's like glitter, you find it everywhere for weeks afterward. Reminds me of when I was trying to track down a leak behind our shower wall. Thought I had pinpointed exactly where it...
RE: my old water heater's making weird noises... time for an upgrade?
Tankless definitely has its perks, but I wonder about the long-term maintenance. A friend of mine installed one about three years ago - loved it at first, endless hot water and all - but recently mentioned something abou...