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RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures

Couldn’t agree more about the aerators—people overlook them all the time. Half the “eco” faucets just choke the flow with a cheap restrictor, not real...

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RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting

Honestly, I’ve lost count of how many greywater setups I’ve had to troubleshoot because someone dumped bleach or shampoo with weird additives down the...

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RE: When your living room is a sauna but your bedroom's an igloo

Honestly, I think folks put way too much faith in dampers as a fix-all. Sure, they help, but if the duct sizing is off or the runs are too long, you’r...

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

Venting into the attic without a proper exit is rolling the dice, honestly. You might get away with it for years—depends on climate, how often folks s...

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RE: Sink monster making weird noises and not grinding right

Ice cubes and salt can definitely help sharpen things up, but I'd actually caution against running hot water afterward. Hot water can soften fats and ...

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

Monthly checks might seem excessive, but honestly, I've seen dispensers fail more often than you'd think. Usually it's minor stuff—like the sensor get...

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RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?

You're definitely not alone with paint markers fading—I deal with plumbing emergencies regularly, and I've seen plenty of faded labels causing headach...

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RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM—Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?

Yeah, the savings on bills can be hit or miss depending on your setup and local water pressure. But honestly, the real value of a regulator is protect...

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RE: Water pressure woes—anyone else dealt with this?

Galvanized pipes definitely have their issues, but honestly, I've found that sometimes the problem isn't even the pipes or hoses themselves—it's the v...

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RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?

Honestly, I've installed vent grilles in quite a few cabinets over the years, and the temperature difference is usually minimal—at least nothing you'd...

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

Couldn't agree more. I've seen plenty of lever handles loosen up, even on commercial-grade hardware. Had a client once who insisted on budget handles ...

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