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RE: When a plunger just isn't enough
- Had a job last winter - main shutoff was a gate valve, buried behind a water heater. Of course, it froze solid during a leak. - Ended up cutting drywall and using a pipe wrench just to get it to budge. Not fun. - Ball ...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
- Those “no tools needed” shower arms always make me raise an eyebrow. In theory, they’re supposed to be foolproof, but in practice? I’ve seen more than a few leak after a week or two. Maybe it’s just my luck, but I trus...
RE: Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?
- Had to do this exact thing in my last place - tiny galley kitchen, barely any room under the sink. Here’s what I ran into: - The dedicated line did stop the backups, but only after a lot of awkward rerouting. Lost a...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
If you're replacing the head, make sure the connection and sealing method actually match the shower arm. Worn or mismatched threads aren't fixed by adding more tape, and a dry overnight check doesn't establish compatibil...