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RE: Getting That Stubborn Dishwasher Working Again Without Calling a Repair Guy

That filter is like the Bermuda Triangle for old pasta and mystery gunk—stuff just disappears in there until you finally get a whiff and realize it’s ...

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RE: Rusty water heater woes—repair or replace?

Had to laugh a little reading this because it brought back memories of my old place. That water heater was already ancient when I moved in, and I kept...

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RE: SEPTIC SYSTEM NIGHTMARES: DID YOU KNOW THIS?

That “flushable” label really is a trap. I learned the hard way after a family BBQ—someone tossed wipes in and the next thing you know, we’re digging ...

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RE: are water-saving toilets really worth the hype?

Title: Water-Saving Toilets: Not Always a Win I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve honestly had the opposite experience. We swapped out our old t...

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RE: Finally got my bathroom reno right for everyone to use comfortably

Haha, I feel you on the towel situation—been there more times than I'd like to admit. Honestly though, after years of DIY renos, I've learned that a l...

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RE: need some advice on setting up a rain harvesting setup at home

Interesting, I actually went the opposite route—painted mine white to keep it cool and algae-free. Worked great for algae, but honestly, the water end...

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RE: Rusty water heater woes—repair or replace?

Yeah, same here. My brother-in-law went tankless a few years back—bragged about endless hot showers until the mineral buildup hit. Now he's back to a ...

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RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?

Yeah, epoxy kits can be hit-or-miss. I remember using one a couple years back on a bathroom sink that had a hairline crack—did everything by the book,...

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RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?

When I redid my bathroom last year, I went through a similar thought process. Initially, I was tempted by the whole-house softener too, but the cost a...

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RE: Kitchen sink disaster—DIY or call a plumber?

Had a similar headache myself a while back. Thought it was just hard water at first too, but after installing a softener (which helped a bit), I still...

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RE: Plumbing hacks to keep your pipes happy all year round

I've had similar experiences with older plumbing—my grandparents' house had pressure around 70 PSI for decades, and nothing ever burst. But one thing ...

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RE: toilet disaster strikes again... help needed asap

I've never tried Eco-Bond specifically, but I did use something similar from another brand when we had a toilet disaster of our own last year. Long st...

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RE: Kitchen sink disaster—DIY or call a plumber?

I've had mixed experiences with SharkBites myself—mostly good, but one time I had a fitting fail on me after about a year. Luckily it was under the si...

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RE: Finally Found a Way to Stop My Basement Flooding Nightmare

Had one installed about two years ago after a similar nightmare—honestly, best decision ever. Haven't had a drop of water since, even during that craz...

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