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RE: Is the plumbing inspection fee separate from the repair quote?
I wouldn’t expect it to automatically be the same: verifying another contractor’s repair may involve different scope, or the original contractor may not offer that retest. I’d compare whether each price covers the same c...
RE: Is the plumbing inspection fee separate from the repair quote?
I’d ask whether the inspection fee is credited if you hire them for the repair, and what you owe if you decline it. A credit can make the combined price lower, but I’d still compare the full repair price and inspection s...
RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve gotta say, my experience was kind of the opposite. I went with a countertop filter mostly because I was worried about messing with the plumbing under my sink. My house is from the...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Half flushes are like the unicorn of plumbing - great in theory, but I’ve never actually seen one work right. I tried to “fix” mine last year, thinking I’d save a few bucks on the water bill. Ended up spending more on re...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
I’ve been down the “permanent solution” rabbit hole too many times to count. Concrete seemed like a no-brainer until the first winter freeze, then suddenly I had a patio that looked like tectonic plates in miniature. Tri...
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
I hear you on the missing washers - seems like every time I open a box, something small is MIA. I’ve had better luck with Kohler too, especially for kitchen faucets. Tried a Delta once and the “easy install” took me half...
RE: Keeping Pipes Safe and My Sanity Intact
Reading your story brought back memories of my own DIY plumbing fiasco. A couple years ago, I decided I'd tackle a dripping kitchen faucet - how hard could it be, right? Well, turns out pretty hard when you accidentally ...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
Haha, can't say I've done the hairdryer balancing act, but I did once spend half the night crawling under my house with a camping lantern and a space heater trying to thaw pipes. Honestly though, after that fiasco, I inv...
RE: toilet disaster strikes again... help needed asap
Totally agree about tightening evenly - learned that lesson myself after hearing a nasty "crack" sound. Thought I'd saved money by skipping the Set-Rite kit and just doubling up wax rings, but ended up redoing the whole ...
RE: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?
When I replaced mine, I definitely fell into the "weekend battle" category. Thought it'd be a quick swap, but ended up with a mini plumbing overhaul - old pipes just didn't line up right. Ended up spending way more than ...
RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing - anyone else find it tricky?
Wish I'd thought about insulation when I redid mine - I was mostly focused on alignment and hangers like mentioned above, but now I'm wondering if that's why my pipes still creak a bit when the heat kicks on...would insu...
RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?
I've noticed the same thing about leaks - had a toilet that was quietly running for months before I realized it. Once I fixed it, my water bill dropped noticeably. But speaking of quick fixes, has anyone tried those fauc...
RE: almost flooded my kitchen yesterday...
Funny you mention that - I had a close call last summer when my washing machine hose burst while I was out running errands. Came home to find water creeping toward the living room carpet... yikes. Since then, I've been c...