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RE: Warm floors, lower bills: my best winter upgrade yet
Honestly, I’ve always just stuck with the thermostat’s built-in GFCI. Never had an issue, and my electrician swears it’s enough if you’re following code. Maybe it’s a landlord thing, but I’m more worried about making sur...
RE: When Your Fancy Toilet Sprayer Has a Mind of Its Own
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve had better luck with those “leakproof” models than with T-valves. Maybe it depends on the brand? I’ve had tenants forget to turn off T-valves and end up with a slow leak...
RE: How do you usually tackle installing a new drain - DIY or call in a pro?
I hear you on the “money-saving” projects backfiring. I’ve tried to reuse old fittings before, thinking I was being clever, but it usually ends up biting me later. Like you said, I’ve had leaks show up months down the l...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Those roots are relentless, right? I used to think a gravel bed would keep things clear too, but turns out it’s more like an open invitation for roots to come party. Ever tried those copper strips or root barriers? I’m c...
RE: WHEN YOUR TUB WON'T DRAIN: DIY FIXES THAT ACTUALLY WORK?
Honestly, I’ve had better luck with a wire hanger than those plastic snakes sometimes - especially for hair clogs. The plastic ones are okay, but they can bend too much and miss the real blockage. About the stopper, yeah...