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RE: What should a solar water-heating quote include?
The quote should name the backup heater and its energy source, and explain how the controls decide when to use it instead of solar heat. It should also state the assumed backup use behind the savings estimate, so you can...
RE: Keeping your water heater running longer without breaking the bank
I learned the hard way about the anode rod - never even knew it existed until my first heater rusted out at 9 years. Pulled the old one and it was basically a wire. Now I check every couple years, and it’s saved me a ton...
RE: How strong do you like your bidet spray?
Man, been there. My first DIY install, I figured the “hand-tighten only” step was just overcautious - nope. Next morning, my wife nearly wiped out on the tile. Now, I double up on plumber’s tape like it’s duct tape and k...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Couldn’t agree more - roots have a mind of their own. I tried one of those heavy-duty plastic barriers a few years back, installed it deep, tamped everything down tight. Thought I was set. Fast forward two summers and, s...
RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?
I've had similar experiences with DIY epoxy kits. Did my kitchen sink about two years ago, and while it looked great initially, it started showing tiny cracks around the drain after about a year. Granted, kitchen sinks t...
RE: What if your street flooded because drains were clogged?
Yeah, I've noticed the same thing about street flooding - usually it's just a temporary nuisance rather than a full-blown disaster. But I did have one neighbor whose basement got flooded pretty badly because the drain ne...
RE: Drain Drama: Weird Stuff Found in Clogged Pipes
Haha, a spoon is definitely a new one for me! I thought I'd seen it all after my own plumbing adventures, but you win this round. My weirdest find was actually a toothbrush - no joke. We had this slow-draining bathroom s...