charles_thomas
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RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?

I've definitely run into the washer issue myself, but honestly, I think it's a bit misleading to always pin faucet troubles on small parts like washer...

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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots

Couldn't agree more about testing scraps first—saved me from some costly mistakes too. Personally, I've been cautious about treated lumber around my v...

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RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud

I've actually tried both methods myself, and while loosening the brackets did reduce some noise, I still felt like the rubber inserts made a noticeabl...

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RE: What if your street flooded because drains were clogged?

Yeah, we had a similar situation last summer. Our street flooded after a heavy storm, even though everyone was pretty good about keeping leaves cleare...

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RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?

Yeah, I totally agree with this. I tried patching up a composite sink with epoxy once, and at first it seemed solid enough, but after a few months of ...

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RE: anyone tried sustainable plumbing upgrades at home?

Totally agree about dual-flush toilets being hit or miss. I installed one at home a couple years back, and while it's been mostly fine, guests sometim...

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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots

We had a similar issue with silver birches a couple years back. Gorgeous trees, but man, those roots are relentless. I initially thought we were safe ...

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RE: WHAT IF YOUR PIPES STARTED TALKING BACK?

I've had luck turning on all the faucets in the house at once for a few minutes—seems to speed things along safely. But now I'm wondering, could repea...

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RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting

I've been leaning towards rainwater harvesting myself, mostly because of the simplicity factor you mentioned. But yeah, storage is definitely a headac...

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

Yeah, totally agree with this. When we switched to a water-saving toilet a couple years back, I spent ages reading reviews and comparing specs—probabl...

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RE: my sink was barely flowing—turns out the fix was super simple

Yeah, saw that segment too and honestly, it's surprising how many people overlook the aerator. Glad you got yours sorted out easily. Just a heads-up t...

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