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RE: When Your Fancy Toilet Sprayer Has a Mind of Its Own
Yeah, I hear you on the silicone washers. They seem perfect at first, but I’ve had a couple go soft and start leaking too - especially in places with hard water. Rubber’s not perfect either, but it’s usually less hassle....
RE: KEEPING THE HEAT ON: DOES REGULAR FILTER CLEANING REALLY MATTER?
I’ve tried vacuuming pleated filters, but honestly, it doesn’t do much. You might get a week or two more, but you’re not really cleaning out the fine dust. Washable filters are okay if you’re diligent about cleaning them...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Honestly, I just went with the meter. Borescopes are handy but I didn’t want to start poking more holes unless I had to. If the readings were low and the area felt dry, I called it good. Maybe I’m playing with fire, but ...
RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
Not sure I totally buy that regular checks always beat gadgets. I mean, yeah, you can spot the obvious stuff if you’re poking around, but leaks don’t always show up where you’re looking. Had a slow drip behind my utility...
RE: How do you usually tackle installing a new drain - DIY or call in a pro?
Honestly, I’ve swapped out a few drains myself and never had issues, but I get the worry. Ever had a pipe actually break on you mid-project, or is it more of a “better safe than sorry” thing?
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
I’ve always gone heavy on the insulation - never had a problem. If you’re wrapping pipes in an unheated crawlspace or attic, more’s better. The only thing I’d watch out for is making sure you don’t block any vents or tra...
RE: Plumbing pros weigh in: new app promises faster fixes and fewer headaches
Honestly, I’ve seen those apps do more harm than good when folks rely on them too much. Had a buddy spend half a day chasing a “leak” that turned out to be condensation from a cold drink someone left behind the wall. Not...
RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?
Yeah, QR codes are a decent workaround, but I still end up with half a dozen random laminated squares taped everywhere and forget which one goes to what. At least they don’t get soggy like paper, though. I started using ...
RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?
Yeah, learned this the hard way myself. Had a valve seize up on me in the basement a couple years back - middle of winter, water spraying everywhere, and I'm wrestling with this rusty old handle that wouldn't budge an in...
RE: Rusty water heater woes - repair or replace?
Yeah, I get the hesitation - no one likes shelling out cash for a new heater if the old one's still limping along. Had a similar situation myself a couple years back, patched it up and thought I'd won...until it leaked a...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
Totally get where you're coming from, but I wouldn't completely write off SharkBites or push-fits. I've had one under my sink holding strong for about 4 years now, zero leaks. But yeah, for anything behind walls or cabin...
RE: My garbage disposal smells like a swamp monster moved in
Agree on baking soda, it's the only thing that's worked long-term for me. Another tip - try tossing in a handful of ice cubes and running the disposal. It helps scrape off any gunk stuck to the blades. Did this after a p...
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