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RE: Just read about unclogging drains without nasty chemicals
Checking the label is important, but don’t combine drain cleaners or pour another remedy on top of a chemical product unless its label specifically directs that. If you call for help, tell the plumber what was used so th...
RE: compost toilets are great until you actually build one
The wet-container point is the part I’d want clarified before building one. For a urine-diverting setup, what cleaning and emptying routine has proved practical? I’m thinking of a schedule along these lines: - Rinse or...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
Yeah, that tripped me up too when I replaced my first set. Turns out, the hot side is usually reverse-threaded so both handles turn “outward” to open - left for cold, right for hot. It’s supposed to prevent scalding if y...
RE: How do you usually tackle installing a new drain - DIY or call in a pro?
Renting the jackhammer is only one part of under-slab work. Before cutting or breaking concrete, have the slab construction, reinforcement or possible post-tensioning, and concealed services assessed by people qualified ...