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RE: simple trick that made installing my drain way easier
How would you position the crosspieces so they steady the pipe but still leave room to place and compact the backfill?
RE: stuck between Moen and Delta faucets for kitchen upgrade
That weighting could shift for someone who isn’t comfortable with faucet installation: an easier install may avoid a stressful DIY job or extra labor cost, so it isn’t always just a one-time nuisance. If installation fee...
RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
I’ve wondered about those smart sensors too. I get the appeal - anything that gives you more info than just a generic alarm seems like it’d be a step up. But then again, I’m already getting overwhelmed by the number of a...
RE: Turning sunlight into hot showers: best kits or hacks?
I’m in the middle of figuring this out for my own place, and I keep going back and forth between copper and PEX. I get the “old-school is best” argument - my dad swears by copper, and he’s not wrong about durability. But...
RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
That’s a good point about placement. I almost put ours right by the back porch, but after a big rain I noticed water pooling closer to the garage instead. Ended up moving the whole thing. It’s wild how water finds its ow...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
That’s wild - never really thought about how fast the costs rack up until seeing it broken down like that. When we bought our place last year, I was convinced my “older but solid” shutoff valves were fine… until a neighb...