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RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
I’ve had a Moen touchless in my kitchen for about two years now, and honestly, the sensor’s been pretty reliable - though I’ll admit, if you let grime build up right on the sensor, it can get a bit twitchy. The battery t...
RE: Quick fixes for middle-of-the-night bathroom leaks
Clamp-on sleeves are actually pretty solid for a quick fix - used one last year on my laundry room line after a midnight disaster. Way less messy than putty, and I didn’t have to race the cure time. Only thing is, you’ve...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Rainwater Systems Only Work If You Keep Up With Them Couldn’t agree more about the “set it and forget it” myth - these water-saving setups are fantastic, but they’re not magic. I’ve been running a greywater shower and r...
RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
RE: What Would You Do If Your Septic Tank Alarm Went Off While You’re On Vacation? I get where you’re coming from - tech can be a double-edged sword, especially when it comes to stuff like remote sensors. I’ve been tink...
RE: What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight?
That’s spot on - seen folks rip up half their basement chasing “leaks” that were just sweating pipes. As for those humidity sensors, I actually swear by them. They’re not just gadgets if you use them right. I stuck a cou...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
That’s pretty much my take too, though I’ll admit I’ve tried the “DIY and hope for the best” route before. Ended up ripping out drywall a year later when the musty smell wouldn’t go away - turns out, mold doesn’t care ab...
RE: When your living room is a sauna but your bedroom's an igloo
Builders putting vents behind furniture drives me nuts too. It’s like they’re just following a blueprint and not thinking about how people actually use a room. I’ve had to move a whole entertainment center just to get at...