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RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
Honestly, wine corks are a mixed bag. They can work in a pinch, but after a while, they’ll usually compress and you might find the sink’s shifted again. I’ve seen folks use composite shims instead - those hold up way bet...
RE: Turning sunlight into hot showers: best kits or hacks?
Hybrid’s really the only setup I’d recommend around here too. I’ve installed a few all-solar rigs, and folks are usually calling me back by January asking for an electric element or a gas booster. Even with good insulati...
RE: Best ways to deal with slow drains at home?
You nailed it - taking apart the trap seems like a big deal, but once you’ve done it, it’s not so bad. Gloves are a must, for sure... I’ve seen some gnarly stuff come out of old pipes. Those plastic snakes are underrated...
RE: How I finally stopped my bathroom faucet from getting gross
Couldn’t agree more - silicone’s not magic. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve pulled apart a faucet and found a mountain of old caulk, but the washer underneath is cracked or missing entirely. Channel locks are a li...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Honestly, some of those dual-flush designs just seem cursed from the start. I’ve had a couple where no amount of fiddling with the chain or float made any difference - the half flush just never had enough oomph. Sometime...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
Man, I’ve been there. Had a call last year - guy swapped his own line with one of those cheap plastic kits. Two months later, he’s got water under the vinyl, baseboards swelling, and a fridge that’s basically floating. E...