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RE: Why does my hot water sometimes sound like popcorn?
I’ve seen folks get a little too enthusiastic with poking or flushing and end up with a leaky valve, so yeah, careful’s the way to go. But I’m curious - have you actually drained the tank recently, or just tried to poke ...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
I get the hesitation, but sometimes a gentle wiggle is the only way to spot a loose fitting before it becomes a real problem. I’ve caught a couple of slow leaks early that way. Sure, old pipes can be touchy, but ignoring...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
That’s been my experience too. I once opened up a wall to fix a leak and found three different brands of shutoff valves all pointed in random directions. Sometimes I wonder if there’s even a “right” way, or if it’s just ...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick Totally get the frustration with those gadgets. Sometimes I think they’re just there to make us feel like we’re doing something high-tech, but then they beep at a nail and...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
I hear you on losing notebooks - had one fall in a crawlspace puddle last winter, and that was the end of my “system.” I’ve tried a few apps, but honestly, snapping pics and tossing them in a cloud folder is just quicker...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
Had a similar mess last winter - thought I’d nailed it with the eco-friendly stuff, but nope, slow drip right under the sink. Turns out, even a tiny bit of old gunk left behind can ruin your day. Those “green” sealants d...
RE: are water-saving toilets really worth the hype?
I've noticed that too - handles and flush mechanisms seem lighter and more plastic-y these days. Maybe it's about cost-cutting as much as water-saving? Still, swapping out a handle is usually cheap and easy, so probably ...