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RE: When your living room is a sauna but your bedroom's an igloo

You nailed it with the “airflow warning light” idea. It’s wild how much money people throw at fancy gadgets or pro cleaning, when half the time it’s j...

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RE: Half flush never seems to work right—am I missing something?

Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing—half flush just doesn’t cut it most of the time. It’s like they designed it for lab conditions, not real bathrooms. ...

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RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures

Honestly, I think the “big names” are more about easy fixes and less about bulletproof quality. I’ve seen plenty of Moen and Delta stuff fail way too ...

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RE: Battle Of The Blocked Sink: Which Magic Potion Actually Works?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had some luck with enzyme cleaners—just not the cheap ones. The trick is patience and using them bef...

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RE: What if your street flooded because drains were clogged?

Tried those gel flood bags last fall when the main storm drain on our street backed up—honestly, they were kind of a letdown. They puffed up like they...

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RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM—Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?

Good points about the hose bibs—I see a lot of burst pipes in my line of work, and you'd be surprised how many people forget about those outdoor conne...

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RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?

Honestly, I've messed around with sensor angles and cleaning lenses too, but sometimes those faucets just have minds of their own. Lithium batteries d...

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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots

Yeah, trenchless can be hit or miss in my experience. I've seen it work fine for minor issues, but if you're dealing with aggressive roots, PVC replac...

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RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?

Yeah, checking flappers regularly makes sense, but honestly, some of those water-saving gadgets feel more gimmicky than effective. I'd rather invest i...

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