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RE: How would I remove this stem to replace it?
PB Blaster’s been my go-to for years, too. I tried the vinegar thing once and my wife threatened to ban me from the kitchen - couldn’t get that tangy smell out for ages. I’ve had luck with a little heat sometimes, just a...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
Title: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much? Funny thing, I actually had the opposite luck with copper. Maybe it's just my house, but those old copper lines got brittle over time and one finally split r...
RE: Spin cycle issues: unplug and reset or dive straight into the filter?
I get the temptation to just yank the plug and hope for the best, but I’ve actually had a different experience. My old washer started acting up last year - random beeping, refusing to spin, all that jazz. I’d unplug it, ...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
Had the same debate with myself after the third “mystery puddle” in the laundry room. I kept patching, thinking I was saving money, but honestly, it just turned into a game of whack-a-mole. Once I finally bit the bullet ...
RE: Getting That Stubborn Dishwasher Working Again Without Calling a Repair Guy
Same here. I had an air gap in a rental once, and it was always spitting water onto the counter if the sink got even a little backed up. Ended up pulling it apart every few months just to clear out gunk. Never actually s...
RE: Plumbing pros weigh in: new app promises faster fixes and fewer headaches
Same here, had a similar issue with a leak under the kitchen sink. The sensor was there, batteries fresh and everything, but it didn't catch the slow drip that warped the cabinet floor. Ended up noticing it myself when g...
RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?
Actually, yeah, I've had pretty good luck with those industrial oil-based paint markers. A few years back, I redid the plumbing under our kitchen sink - total mess of pipes down there - and after struggling to remember w...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
Had a similar experience with those sprays myself. A couple years back, our kitchen sink pipe sprung a leak at the worst possible time - right before hosting Thanksgiving dinner. Grabbed one of those miracle sprays from ...
RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?
Totally agree about those dual-flush toilets - had family over last weekend, and my uncle stared at the buttons for a solid minute before finally asking me which one was for what. Awkward indeed. But yeah, maintenance is...
RE: HELP! THINK I MESSED UP MY NEW WASHER SETUP
Haha, the sock thing is universal, trust me. I once pulled my washer out to fix a leak and found an entire graveyard of socks, a couple of dryer sheets, and even a screwdriver I'd been missing for months. Still no idea h...