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RE: How much weight should recycled glass carry in a bathroom sink choice?
Look for product-specific documentation that states the recycled-content percentage and whether it is pre-consumer or post-consumer material. If the claim is independently verified, the supporting certification or verifi...
RE: Dripping taps driving me nuts - why is it never a quick fix?
- Not saying you’re wrong about deep corrosion, but I’ve actually managed to get a few “goners” running smooth again with a proper reseat and some patience. - Sometimes folks swap out taps way too soon - if the body’s ...
RE: Restaurant kitchen shut down after messy plumbing fiasco - thoughts?
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve pulled everything from forks to entire dish rags out of grease traps - one time, someone managed to wedge a plastic food bin lid in there. No clue how it fit, but it blocked the flow and backed ...
RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
Definitely seeing the same thing with filters - people forget about them until the heat cuts out. One thing I’d add: if you’re running a humidifier on your furnace, keep an eye on the filter even more. Extra moisture can...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
- I get where you’re coming from on UV, but honestly, I’ve seen more issues crop up from folks ignoring the basics - like tank lids not sealing right or overflow screens missing. - Even with a spotless quartz sleeve, i...
RE: Low-flow toilets: worth the hype or just a pain?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen old pipes and low-flows work together better than most folks expect, as long as a couple things are checked: - If you’re finding “vintage” gunk in the main, there’s...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
Definitely seen this a ton, especially in older homes. A few things I’ve noticed: - Manufacturers really did their own thing pre-1970s. There wasn’t much standardization, so you’d get all sorts of handle directions. - R...