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RE: When your bathroom helper needs a little TLC
Yeah, those “eco” waterproofers are a step up from RedGard, but I totally agree - you can still smell them. I’ve tried Hydro Ban and it lingered for a good day or two, even with windows open. I get the longer cure times ...
RE: Navigating city hall: a plumbing permit adventure
That’s exactly it. If you don’t have a paper trail, you’re just asking for trouble. I’ve had city staff flat-out contradict themselves from one week to the next, and unless you can pull up the actual message, you’re stuc...
RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me
Honestly, I used to be super skeptical about low-flow shower heads. The first one I tried years ago felt like rinsing off under a leaky faucet - just miserable. But I gave it another shot after a neighbor raved about a n...
RE: Battle Of The Blocked Sink: Which Magic Potion Actually Works?
Couldn’t agree more about the zip-it - honestly, it’s wild what comes out sometimes. I’m all for skipping harsh chemicals too, especially if you care about your water and pipes long-term. Maintenance really does save you...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
I get where you’re coming from, but I couldn’t just ignore my off-center sink. Drove me nuts every time I walked in. Instead of ripping everything out, I ended up repurposing some old wood and built a shelf to balance th...