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RE: Rainy days and soggy basements: my quick fix that actually worked
Alongside the grading you mentioned, a quick gutter check can help when water is spilling over before it even reaches the downspout. Clearing leaves and other debris is a separate, low-effort step; then an extension can ...
RE: Navigating city hall: a plumbing permit adventure
I get what you’re saying, but is it really necessary to keep that much documentation? I mean, I’ve had inspectors contradict each other too, but sometimes I wonder if they just want to see you sweat. I usually just snap ...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Yeah, I’ve seen that too - what looks fine on the outside can be a total mess inside the wall. But I do wonder sometimes if the pros go a bit overboard with demo just to pad the bill. Like, is it always necessary to rip ...
RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
I get where you’re coming from about “throwing money at gadgets,” but I’m not totally convinced it’s always the pipes. I’ve got 60s copper in my place, and yeah, it’s not pristine, but a booster pump actually made a noti...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
Yeah, the whole “standard” thing seems pretty loose in practice, especially in houses that have seen a few decades (and a few handymen). I’ve always wondered why they didn’t just make both handles turn the same way - how...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Same here. I keep thinking, if copper sulfate is so good at killing roots, why can’t it be less stubborn about leaving those blue marks behind? I’ve tried the baking soda thing too - no luck. Anyone ever actually get rid...