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RE: Does hot water actually keep kitchen grease out of the drain line?
Hot water can keep grease fluid long enough to carry it farther, but it doesn’t make the grease disappear; it can cool and deposit downstream. Detergent helps disperse small amounts during washing, not replace keeping la...
RE: Dripping taps driving me nuts - why is it never a quick fix?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had a few of those “10-minute” washer swaps go off without a hitch - maybe I just got lucky, or maybe it’s because I’ve learned to keep a stash of random old parts and wa...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
I get where you’re coming from with the sensors helping avoid those “oops, left the tap on” situations. That’s definitely been a plus in a few units I’ve managed, especially in shared bathrooms where folks aren’t always ...