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RE: Keeping water out of the basement: what’s actually worked for you?
I get the appeal of membranes, but honestly, I’ve seen more issues with them than solutions - especially on old brick. Water finds a way if there’s any weak spot or missed seam, and once it’s behind the membrane, you’re ...
RE: Plastic Vs. Tile-Ready Shower Bases: Which One's Less Hassle?
Honestly, I’d still take a solid acrylic or fiberglass pan over a leaky tile job any day. Epoxy grout’s better than the old stuff for sure, but if the prep’s off or there’s movement, you’ll still get cracks. Seen it more...
RE: When Your Fancy Toilet Sprayer Has a Mind of Its Own
Been there more times than I’d like to admit. Last winter, I got called out for a “self-cleaning” toilet that would just start its spray cycle at random - sometimes in the middle of the night. Turns out, whoever installe...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
I’ve worked on a few of these newer setups - those self-cleaning filters are definitely a step up from the old mesh screens that clogged every other month. But honestly, even with the latest gear, I’ve seen leaks pop up ...
RE: Swapping out the flush: living with a composting toilet
The maintenance side would matter to me as much as the day-to-day use. If a unit has a fan, seals or a mixing mechanism, I’d want to know which parts can be inspected and replaced, and how easy they are to obtain. “Maint...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Lining definitely isn’t cheap, but I’ve seen too many folks gamble on just snaking the line every year until it finally gives out. Had a job last fall where the roots had basically woven themselves through the clay pipe ...
RE: What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight?
That right there is the sneaky part. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen folks swear their basement walls are bone dry, but you stick a moisture meter on there and it lights up like a Christmas tree. The outside ...