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davidjohnson547
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RE: Finally ditched the black tank: my dry loo journey
Totally get where you’re coming from with the liners - had one basically dissolve in my hands once. Not my finest hour. I’m with you on the double-bin too. Tried single-bin for a while and, yeah... let’s just say my nose...
RE: How would I remove this stem to replace it?
Tried a strap wrench once - felt like wrestling a greased eel. It slipped more than it gripped, at least on my old brass stem. Ended up going back to PB Blaster and a regular wrench, with a towel for "eco-friendly" paddi...
RE: LOW SHOWER PRESSURE: DOES THAT BOOSTER PUMP REALLY WORK?
Couldn’t agree more - sometimes it’s just a little calcium party in the showerhead. I used to think I needed a pump too, but a vinegar soak and a bit of elbow grease gave me “fancy spa” pressure again. Plus, less hardwar...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
I hear you, but I’m not totally convinced it’s always a conspiracy to make us buy new stuff. Sometimes I think it’s just plain bad design or cheap materials, not some master plan. I’ve actually had luck finding metal rep...