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RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
I get the love for silicone, but honestly, I’ve had better luck with the hybrid caulks lately. They’re easier to smooth out and don’t yellow as fast as some silicones do. Plus, cleanup’s not such a nightmare. As for hidi...
RE: Turning sunlight into hot showers: best kits or hacks?
I went the route of coiling black PEX on an old pallet and just covering it with a scrap piece of plywood when not in use. Not the prettiest, but it gets the job done. I skipped the mixing valve at first too - big mistak...
RE: When your living room is a sauna but your bedroom's an igloo
Yeah, I hear you on the balancing dampers - half the time I’m not even sure mine exist, or if they do, they’re probably sealed up behind a wall from some past reno. I’ve tried the “close this vent, open that one” routine...
RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
Had the same headache with an under-sink install a few years back - thought it’d be a quick job, but one rusty fitting later and I was at the hardware store twice in one afternoon. Countertop filter I use now just screws...
RE: How much did you pay to fix your fridge's ice maker?
Nailed it. Way too many folks think tighter is better, but that’s just asking for trouble. I’ve used the braided stainless kits a couple times - honestly, they’re pretty forgiving and save some hassle, especially in tigh...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
Yeah, that’s pretty much my go-to too, but it’s not foolproof. I’ve had luck wrapping a bit of toilet paper around the fittings - seems to show even tiny leaks faster than paper towels. As for push-to-connect, I like the...