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RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
- Good catch on the drain hose - those little blockages can mimic way bigger issues. - Always worth checking hoses, vents, and filters before blaming the switch or board. - Seen a lot of folks swap out parts they did...
RE: Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?
Switching Out a Tub for a Walk-In Shower: Copper vs. PEX Pipes? - Agree with most of what’s been said here. PEX is code-compliant in pretty much every jurisdiction now, and I’ve never seen an inspector flag it just beca...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
You’re not wrong about the new “self-cleaning” heads - some of them really do hold up better than the old-school metal ones, especially in places with hard water. I’ve swapped out a bunch in older buildings and honestly,...
RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me
Shut-off valves at the showerhead can be handy, but they’re a bit of a mixed bag. They’re great for quick pauses - most don’t mess with your temp much, just reduce flow to a trickle. I’ve seen a few cheap ones start to d...