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RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
- Totally agree, just piling on more tape is like putting a band-aid on a busted dam. - I’ve switched a couple of leaky spots to brass fittings - zero regrets so far. They feel way sturdier than the old plastic ones, a...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
That would make life way easier - imagine getting an alert before something bursts behind your kitchen wall. I’ve actually dealt with both recycled and standard PEX in my place. Here’s what I noticed: - Recycled PEX fe...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Totally hear you on the leak detectors - those little gadgets are underrated. I put one behind my washing machine after a friend’s hose burst and flooded his basement. It went off at 2am, woke me up, and probably saved m...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
I get the value of a visual check, but I’ve actually had the opposite experience with sensors. Once I set up a schedule to swap batteries every daylight saving time, I stopped worrying about dead ones. - True, but n...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Title: My Shower's Gone Rogue And Sprays Everywhere But Down - Definitely agree on checking the pressure first. Those cheap gauges are surprisingly handy - mine was under $15 and saved me a ton of guesswork. - High wa...
RE: anyone tried sustainable plumbing upgrades at home?
Totally get that. I’ve swapped out a few low-flow showerheads and faucets - if they’re duds, no big deal. But yeah, once you start opening up walls for “green” piping, it’s a commitment. I did PEX in my basement reno and...