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RE: How do you handle the dirty work: DIY or call in the pros?
Dustless sanding setups - yeah, I’ve been down that rabbit hole. Here’s the thing: they’re not a total gimmick, but “dustless” is a bit of a stretch. More like “way less dusty.” If you’re using one of those sanders with ...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
Yeah, the venting rules tripped me up too. I thought as long as the fan was powerful enough, it’d be fine, but the inspector wanted to see the duct size, the run length, even the termination point outside. It felt nitpic...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
I get where you’re coming from, but I wouldn’t write off half flushes just yet. In my experience, a lot of the “doesn’t work” issues come down to a few really fixable things. Here’s what I usually check: 1. Water level ...
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
If you’re worried about mice and PEX, I’ve seen folks wrap the lines in that cheap split-foam insulation. It’s not a guarantee, but it seems to slow the critters down (or at least make ‘em chew somewhere else). Copper’s ...