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RE: Keeping water out of the basement: what’s actually worked for you?
Tried the interior drain route at my last place, actually. The outside was all heavy clay, and no matter how much I re-graded and extended downspouts, water still found its way in during big storms. The interior system (...
RE: How I finally stopped my bathroom faucet from getting gross
That t-shirt gasket trick is genius - definitely more eco than reaching for the roll of plumber’s tape every time. I’ve used old bike inner tubes for similar “temporary” seals, and honestly, they tend to last way longer ...
RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
Under Sink Vs. Countertop Filters: Which Is Less Hassle To Install? Yeah, I’ve been there with the under-sink install - ended up making three trips to the hardware store because I kept forgetting random bits. The instru...
RE: Choosing between in-kitchen and underground grease traps - what would you do?
Yeah, the “out of sight, out of mind” thing really bites with underground traps. I’ve seen neighbors have to rip up their patios because tree roots got into the lines - total nightmare, not to mention the waste of materi...
RE: Rusty water heater woes - repair or replace?
I get where you’re coming from - rusty tanks are a pain, and leaks can get expensive fast. I wrestled with the same decision last year. Ended up going tankless after my old gas heater started leaking, and yeah, the upfro...
RE: Keeping Pipes Safe and My Sanity Intact
Rerouting really does feel like a last resort, but I get why you did it - sometimes peace of mind is worth the sticker shock. I’ve tried to stay away from heat tape mostly for energy reasons, but after a couple close cal...
RE: Plumber emergency: DIY quick fixes or call the pros?
Haha, chewing gum's a new one for me. Reminds me of my neighbor who once tried sealing a cracked pipe with candle wax - worked just long enough for him to brag about it. Personally, I lean toward eco-friendly fixes, like...
RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?
I've had mixed results myself. A couple years back, I labeled my rain barrels and outdoor plumbing with supposedly waterproof markers, and after one rainy season, they were pretty much toast. Switched to oil-based paint ...