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RE: When is it time to ditch your old water heater?
Usually, you’ll get some warning before a water heater totally gives up, but not always. I’ve had a couple just start leaking out of nowhere - one even dumped 40 gallons on the basement floor overnight. Most of the time,...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
Sealing every crack sounds great in theory, but I’ve seen more problems than solutions when folks go overboard with it, especially in older buildings. Here’s the thing - pipes need to breathe, just like the rest of the h...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
WHEN TO STOP PATCHING AND JUST REPIPE If you’re dealing with leaks in more than one place, that’s a red flag. I usually tell folks: first leak, patch it. Second leak, start planning. By the third, just bite the bullet a...
RE: Battle Of The Blocked Sink: Which Magic Potion Actually Works?
Honestly, I’m with you - if the water’s already sitting there, enzyme stuff is just too slow. Here’s what I usually tell my tenants: plunger first, then a drain snake if that doesn’t work, and only then try the chemical ...
RE: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?
I hear you on the universal kits - been burned a couple times myself. Here’s what I do now: skip the plastic parts entirely, especially for rentals. Metal basket strainers and tailpieces cost a bit more but hold up way b...