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RE: Half flush never seems to work right—am I missing something?

You’re not imagining things—those push-button cisterns can be a real pain. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve opened one up, thinking it’d be a qu...

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

Yeah, I’ve seen those cheap gauges throw crazy numbers too—especially after a winter in the garage. I still use ‘em, but only if I know they haven’t b...

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RE: are water-saving toilets really worth the hype?

I’ve run into this exact issue more times than I can count. Folks get excited about saving water, swap in a fancy new low-flow or pressure-assist toil...

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RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick

Tried those silicone labels on a couple of jobs where I was tired of tape getting soggy or falling off. Honestly, they're not magic, but they do hold ...

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RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing—anyone else find it tricky?

Ratchet straps are solid, but honestly, if you're dealing with storms strong enough to snap bungees, a tarp might not cut it long-term. Maybe consider...

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RE: need some advice on setting up a rain harvesting setup at home

Yeah, mostly agree there—insulation wraps are usually overkill. But if you're in an area with frequent freeze-thaw cycles, a quick DIY foam sleeve aro...

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RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?

Yeah, I get the logic behind low-flow fixtures, but honestly, they're not always a slam dunk. If you're gonna do it, pick quality brands—cheap ones cl...

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RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?

If you're still seeing buildup after trying aerators, your water probably has a pretty high mineral content. Aerators are mostly about flow and conser...

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RE: WHAT IF YOUR PIPES STARTED TALKING BACK?

Ice cubes sharpening blades is a pretty common myth, actually. Garbage disposals don't have blades like a blender—they've got impellers that grind stu...

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RE: weird sump pump fact I just learned today

Never seen dryer lint myself, but I've pulled out plenty of mystery gunk. Best fix I've found is putting a mesh screen over the intake...cheap, easy, ...

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