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cosplayer66
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RE: Weirdest things people have used to clear a clogged drain
I hear you on the trap - those old slip nuts can be a nightmare. But honestly, I’ve had more luck with a wet/dry vac than anything else. Sucked out a whole Barbie shoe once, no joke. Less mess than pulling apart rusty pi...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
Man, I hear you. I once spent an hour trying to nudge a vanity over just half an inch, only to realize the wall was out of square anyway. At some point, you just have to accept that “good enough” is as good as it gets - ...
RE: Keeping your water heater running longer without breaking the bank
Ha, drama queen is right. I once had one hiss at me so loud I thought the thing was about to launch itself into orbit. Still, I’d rather get a little wet than deal with a flooded basement - been there, done that, and my ...
RE: Turning sunlight into hot showers: best kits or hacks?
Man, you nailed it with the “use it now or lose it” on those hose coils. I tried rigging up a black garden hose on my shed roof once - thought I was a genius until I realized the water went from scalding to lukewarm in a...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Had a customer once who tried the pin trick and ended up with a showerhead that sprayed like a busted fire hydrant - sideways, backwards, you name it. I get the temptation, but those little holes are surprisingly delicat...
RE: Swapping out the flush: living with a composting toilet
Ain’t that the truth. I once spent an hour sweeping the roof, only to wake up to a fresh layer thicker than before - nature’s confetti, I guess. And yeah, squirrels will test your handiwork every time. Stick with it, you...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
That tapping trick’s saved my bacon more than once. Had a place where the pipes looked fine, but one section sounded like a maraca - full of crud. You’re right about hidden leaks, though... nothing like opening up a wall...
RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
Under Sink Filters: Worth the Hassle? I get where you’re coming from about under-sink installs - nobody wants a surprise puddle under the cabinet a week later. But I gotta say, countertop filters aren’t always the nuisa...
RE: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?
I hear you on the composite sinks. They look sharp at first, but I’ve seen more than a few with chips or weird stains after a couple of years - especially in rentals where “gentle use” is just wishful thinking. Stainless...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
I once had a guy swear up and down he “knew exactly which valve was which” - until his wife called me in a panic because the hot water disappeared mid-shower and the washing machine started filling with cold. Turns out, ...