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RE: How much does partial shade matter on a solar-thermal roof?
Suppose the better-oriented face produced more overall, but most of its advantage came in summer, while the less-shaded face contributed more in winter. A household with substantial winter hot-water use might prefer the ...
RE: Sudden cold showers: what am I missing with my heater?
I get what you’re saying about cleaning terminals, but I’ve actually had mixed results with vinegar. One time I tried it on an old heater and the corrosion came back within a month. Ended up just replacing the whole ther...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
I hear you on the sensor drama - had a friend install one in their kitchen and it was a comedy of errors every time we tried to wash dishes. - that’s exactly how it felt. I’ve stuck with old-school faucets for that reas...
RE: Swapping out the flush: living with a composting toilet
I hear you on the endless battle - my family still manages to get it wrong sometimes, and they live here! I tried a “pee here” sign once, but apparently that was too subtle (or too weird?). The only thing that’s sort of ...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
I’m right there with you on the cheat sheet idea - mine’s just a scribbled index card, but it’s saved my bacon more than once. I’ll admit, I tried using a plumbing app once, but my phone ended up with a cracked screen an...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
That’s been my experience too, but I’ll admit I keep trying to make it work because I’m stubborn and, well, cheap. I bought one of those universal dual-flush kits thinking I’d save a few bucks on water, but my old toilet...
RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing - anyone else find it tricky?
Tried PEX when I replaced a couple of old copper lines last year - honestly, it was a lifesaver for my budget and sanity. Only thing is, I did notice the fittings can get a bit finicky if you’re not super careful. No lea...
RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing - anyone else find it tricky?
I've had mixed luck with push-fit fittings myself. Used them in my bathroom remodel a few years back, and while most held up fine, one fitting near the hot water line started dripping after about a year. Ended up switchi...
RE: Keeping Pipes Safe and My Sanity Intact
I've actually had those moisture alarms save my bacon once or twice. A couple years back, I picked up a few cheap ones online after a friend had a nasty leak under their kitchen sink. Forgot all about them until one nigh...
RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?
I totally relate to this. When we moved into our house, the previous owners had installed these super restrictive showerheads - probably thinking they were doing the right thing. But honestly, showers took ages and I swe...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
Wish I'd known this trick sooner! Last winter, I woke up at 3 AM to a waterfall under my kitchen sink - talk about panic mode. Definitely gonna give heat tape a try too, sounds like a lifesaver.
RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?
Had a similar issue with my kitchen faucet handle last year - thought it was mineral buildup too, but turns out the cartridge inside was just worn out. Tried soaking and scrubbing first (because, budget reasons...), but ...
RE: drain inspection cams: wired vs wireless, what's your pick?
Had almost the same issue last spring - tried going budget with wireless, but ended up returning it after endless frustration. Curious if anyone's found a mid-range wired cam that's reliable without breaking the bank?