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RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve had more headaches with under-sink installs than I care to remember. Leaks, weird fittings, tenants calling b...

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RE: Choosing between in-kitchen and underground grease traps—what would you do?

I’ve dealt with both setups over the years, and honestly, neither is perfect. In-kitchen traps are a pain for tenants but at least you know when there...

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RE: Quick fixes for surprise water disasters—does pipe tape actually work?

I’ve had pipe tape limp along for a few days on a low-pressure line, but anything with real pressure behind it—forget it. I’d rather deal with a littl...

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RE: Kitchen sink disaster—DIY or call a plumber?

I hear you on the “not behind walls” thing. I used to be dead set against push-to-connect for anything I couldn’t keep an eye on, but after a few year...

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RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures

Had a similar issue a while back—thought copper was bulletproof, but poor soldering turned it into a costly mess. Makes me wonder, anyone have exp...

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RE: Help, my basement drain's backing up again...

Had a similar issue at one of my rentals—brand new PVC pipes, but the basement drain kept backing up every heavy rain. Turned out the city sewer line ...

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RE: anyone tried sustainable plumbing upgrades at home?

Been running a greywater system at one of my rental properties for about five years now, and I'd mostly agree with your points. Maintenance is pretty ...

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RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud

I've had mixed luck with vented goggles myself. They're definitely better than the cheap sealed ones that fog up instantly, but I still find myself wi...

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RE: are water-saving toilets really worth the hype?

Totally agree about older plumbing causing headaches with low-flow toilets. I've been down that road myself—installed a bunch of water-saving models i...

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RE: need some advice on setting up a rain harvesting setup at home

Yeah, that's definitely something you'll want to watch out for. I've been using just a mesh screen setup for about three years now, and while it's gre...

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RE: WHAT IF YOUR PIPES STARTED TALKING BACK?

I've had mixed feelings about these leak detection apps myself. Sure, they're handy when they catch something sneaky like a slow drip behind the wall,...

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RE: Low-flow taps vs regular aerators—which saves more water?

I've swapped out taps in a bunch of rentals over the years, and honestly, aerators are the way to go if you're looking for a quick win. Low-flow taps ...

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