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RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
Totally get the frustration with “up to code” shifting around. It’s like hitting a moving target, especially when you’re trying to budget upgrades or repairs. Here’s how I try to keep things manageable without going over...
RE: Keeping your water heater running longer without breaking the bank
- Totally agree on the magnetic gadgets - never saw any real proof they work. - Insulating the tank and pipes made a noticeable difference for us too. - Noticed shorter recovery times and the heater doesn’t kick on a...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
I get where you’re coming from. For me, the fewer moving parts, the better - less stuff to break, less stuff to fix. I had a “fancy” tap with a manual override once and it was great until the lever jammed and I ended up ...
RE: What if you skipped a year of solar water heater upkeep?
Yeah, skipping maintenance sounds like a money-saver until you’re staring at a repair bill. I tried stretching it to 18 months once - figured it couldn’t hurt. Ended up with lukewarm showers and a plumber visit that cost...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it - Those glue cans are no joke - my garage still smells like chemicals from last winter’s project. - I always double-check the label, but honestly, the “all-in-o...