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RE: Why does my hot water sometimes sound like popcorn?
That “waking something up” feeling is too real. I tried the vinegar thing in my old tank, thinking I was being all eco-conscious, and it ended up sounding like a kettle drum for weeks. Maybe it loosened up more gunk than...
RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
I get the appeal of all the tech, but I’m still a little wary about relying on WiFi cams for stuff like this. Maybe I’m just old school, but I’ve had my “smart” devices go offline at the worst times - like, right when I ...
RE: Why does my hot water sometimes sound like popcorn?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had some luck with vinegar - though, yeah, the smell is something else. Maybe it depends on how long you let it sit? My last place had pretty hard water and the sediment ...
RE: Gravel Vs. Corrugated Pipe: Which Works Better For Drain Fixes?
Landscape fabric’s a bit of a gamble in my experience. I put some down under gravel behind my garage a few years back - thought I was being clever, but after two seasons, it was basically a soggy mess. The clay soil here...