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RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud

Had a tenant call me at midnight once because their "quick fix" turned the basement into a swimming pool... learned my lesson! PEX has saved my sanity...

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RE: are water-saving toilets really worth the hype?

Haha, been there! Tried installing low-flow toilets in a couple older rental units thinking it'd cut down utility bills. Ended up with tenants calling...

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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots

Had a similar showdown with a willow tree once—those roots were relentless. Gravel trenches? Ha, might as well have laid out a welcome mat. Metal barr...

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RE: need some advice on setting up a rain harvesting setup at home

I've had metal roofs on a few properties and honestly, pollen's gonna stick no matter what. I used to think steeper roofs were cleaner too, but then o...

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RE: just dealt with a gas leak scare—anyone else used those home detectors?

Had a similar issue once—installed a gas detector right next to the stove thinking it'd be smart. Nope, every stir-fry became a full-blown emergency d...

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RE: old pipes and fixtures—can they actually be recycled?

Copper's definitely a rollercoaster, but honestly, other metals tend to be steadier. I scrapped some old brass fixtures earlier this year—no jackpot v...

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RE: GREASY SITUATION: HOW DO YOU HANDLE YOUR KITCHEN GREASE BUILDUP?

I've tried those disposable grease bags once or twice—honestly, they're sturdy enough, but you still gotta let the grease cool a bit first. Hot grease...

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RE: Finally found a sink filter worth keeping

Had a tenant swear by their new under-sink filter once, said it made their tea taste "life-changing." I was skeptical, but after trying it myself... e...

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