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RE: KEEPING THE HEAT ON: DOES REGULAR FILTER CLEANING REALLY MATTER?
I hear you on the dust bunny convention - been there, done that. But honestly, I think a lot of folks underestimate how much a clogged filter can mess with the system. I skipped changing mine one winter (got lazy, I’ll a...
RE: Dealing with the aftermath: How do you actually dry out a flooded basement?
That’s pretty much what happened to me last year. I thought I’d dodged a bullet by just cranking up the fans and running a dehumidifier for a few days. Looked dry on the surface, but a month later, I noticed the paint ne...
RE: How I finally stopped my bathroom faucet from getting gross
I get where you’re coming from with matching part numbers, but honestly, I’ve had just as much luck eyeballing it and testing the fit. Maybe it’s just the older hardware in my house, but sometimes the numbers don’t even ...
RE: When your water heater goes rogue: quick fixes and hacks
Honestly, I get the temptation to crank things down tight - been there, cracked that. But I actually go the opposite way now. Instead of “just a little more,” I stop as soon as I feel resistance and then give it maybe a ...
RE: Quick fixes for surprise water disasters - does pipe tape actually work?
I’ve been down that road - epoxy putty sticks are kind of my go-to when I’m in panic mode and can’t shut the water off right away. They’re surprisingly effective for a quick patch, especially on copper, but I wouldn’t tr...
RE: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?
Title: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours? Totally get what you mean about the metal liners. I looked at those when I first tore out my old cabinet - felt like overkill for a typical drip, ...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
Been there - my camera roll is like a weird plumbing crime scene sometimes. I started using the “favorite” function on my phone for the important shots, which helps a bit. That way, even if I forget to move them to an al...