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RE: sink's spraying water everywhere - what do you grab first?
I wouldn’t spray penetrating oil on a stuck shutoff or add leverage with pliers while water is spraying. If the handle resists, forcing it can break the valve or connection and make the leak worse. Stop trying that valve...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Man, you nailed it with the “swirl and hope” description. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve stood there, watching a half flush just… not do its job. I get wanting to save water, but if you’re flushing twice, are you real...
RE: Gravel Vs. Corrugated Pipe: Which Works Better For Drain Fixes?
You nailed it with the “pipe is only half the equation” bit. I can’t count how many times I’ve been called out to fix a soggy yard or a sunken driveway, only to find someone skipped the gravel or just tossed the pipe in ...