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RE: Weirdest things people have used to clear a clogged drain
The baking soda and vinegar combo is one of those things people swear by, but honestly, I’ve never had much luck with it either. Maybe it helps with minor gunk, but anything more stubborn just laughs at it. Wet/dry vacs ...
RE: KEEPING THE HEAT ON: DOES REGULAR FILTER CLEANING REALLY MATTER?
I get what you mean about vacuuming pleated filters - it feels like you’re just moving dust around, not really getting it out. I’ve wondered if the type of filter makes a difference for airflow, though. Like, does using ...
RE: When your heater ignores the thermostat: what would you do?
I get what you mean about the patching - my first attempt looked like a lumpy pancake on the wall. I kept thinking, “It’ll sand out,” but nope, just made more dust. Reminds me of when I tried to fix a thermostat wire and...
RE: Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good
Yeah, the enzyme cleaners never did much for me either - maybe better for odors than actual clogs? I’ve had mixed results with baking soda and vinegar. It fizzes and looks cool, but doesn’t clear out anything major. Mesh...
RE: Gravel or pipe? Weird things I learned about backyard drainage
I’ve noticed the same thing with solid pipe - roots just seem to find any weak spot, especially near older trees. I tried wrapping the joints with that thick root barrier tape once, but honestly, it just slowed things do...
RE: How I finally stopped my bathroom faucet from getting gross
I get what you’re saying about universal parts, but I’ve had mixed luck with them, even when I double-check measurements. Sometimes the fit just isn’t quite right, especially with older fixtures. Maybe it’s just my paran...
RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing - anyone else find it tricky?
Those plastic label tags are a solid move, honestly. I tried the color-coded zip ties route for a while - looked neat at first, but after a few months I had to dig out my “legend” because I couldn’t remember if blue mean...