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RE: How much should a shower-door bottom seal overlap the threshold?
For the maintenance side of the original question, a smooth, open profile is usually easier to wipe than a hollow or heavily finned one, where soap residue can collect in crevices. When comparing sweeps, can you see and ...
RE: Turning sunlight into hot showers: best kits or hacks?
Totally get the love for PEX - makes life way easier, especially in tight spots. I do wonder though, did you have any issues with the old water heater tank? I’ve heard mixed things about repurposing them for solar setups...
RE: How do you usually tackle installing a new drain - DIY or call in a pro?
Gotta admit, I’m always a little suspicious of those flex couplings. They seem easy, but every time I’ve seen someone use one, there’s a leak or weird smell down the road. Solid pipe just feels safer, even if it’s more o...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
I've wondered about this myself... silicone-based lubricants seem similar, but plumber's grease is specifically formulated to be safe on rubber seals and O-rings. Regular automotive grease or even some silicone sprays ca...
RE: Plumbing pros weigh in: new app promises faster fixes and fewer headaches
Real-time monitoring sounds good in theory, but I wonder how practical it really is for catching those tiny hidden leaks. Like, would a sensor even pick up something as small as a slow drip behind drywall? I've seen some...
RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?
Do you really find the Sharpie labels hold up over time? I've tried that, but after a few months of grime and moisture, half my notes look like ancient hieroglyphics. Now I mostly rely on phone pics too, but even then - ...
RE: Quick fix tape vs epoxy putty for leaky pipe joints
Did you wrap the tape super tight and overlap it enough? I've seen people swear by the tape, but honestly, I've always been skeptical. Seems like it's more of a temporary band-aid than a real fix. Epoxy putty definitely ...