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RE: Choosing copper or PEX for a home repipe
If only one section would remain exposed, I’d assess that stretch against the specific product’s limits and the proposed way of routing or protecting it. A poor fit there need not rule out that material everywhere: the r...
RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
Cutting the power first is one of those things you think everyone knows, but I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen folks skip it - usually ends with a yelp and a lesson learned the hard way. Dust is sneaky too. I o...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
Funny you mention being cautious - when I started out, I was convinced every push-to-connect fitting was just waiting to spring a leak the second I turned my back. But honestly, these days they’re solid if you take your ...
RE: What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight?
I’ve seen folks try all sorts of tricks to keep basements dry without running a dehumidifier nonstop. Some swear by those big tubs of DampRid or silica gel, but honestly, they only do so much - especially if you’ve got a...
RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?
Water-saving rules vs. real world plumbing headaches I get where you’re coming from - sometimes those low-flow fixtures just don’t cut it, especially in older homes with pipes that weren’t designed for them. But I’ve go...
RE: Rusty water heater woes - repair or replace?
Man, you nailed it with that whack-a-mole comparison. I’ve seen folks try everything from duct tape (yep, really) to those epoxy patches, and it’s almost always a short-term fix. One time I got called out because someone...