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RE: How do you handle the dirty work: DIY or call in the pros?
I get the argument for calling in the pros, especially after hearing horror stories like that flooded basement. But honestly, I think the fear of messing up sometimes gets blown out of proportion. Sure, there are jobs th...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
I’m with you - sometimes it feels like the more money you spend, the more “features” you get that just break. I had a mid-range model and the half flush was useless until I realized the chain was catching on the side. On...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Totally agree - those “deluxe” heads are mostly hype. I fell for it once, and the thing started leaking after a month. Honestly, I think half the problem is all the plastic parts. I’d rather have something plain that act...
RE: Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?
Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers? That late-night mop-up is exactly what I’m worried about, honestly. I keep hearing “it’s fine, just use the existing drain,” but I’ve seen too...
RE: How much did you pay to fix your fridge's ice maker?
I get where you're coming from with this: But in my experience, that’s only true until you’re dealing with a fridge that’s been moved around a few times or had a previous owner who wasn’t so careful. When my ice maker d...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
I get the appeal of just ripping out all the old stuff and going PEX, especially with how crazy copper prices are. But I’m still not totally sold on PEX as the “set it and forget it” solution everyone makes it out to be....