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RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
You nailed it - sometimes it’s just a mystery what you’ll find behind those cabinets. I once had a tenant call because “the hot water is broken,” only to discover the previous owner had swapped the lines and just relabel...
RE: Best ways to prep your home for sudden flooding?
Solar for sump pumps sounds great on paper, but yeah, reality’s a different beast. I’ve had the same “cloudy week, dead battery, flooded basement” scenario more than once. I keep telling myself I’ll figure out a better s...
RE: How would I remove this stem to replace it?
Man, I’ve wrestled with those old galvanized stems more times than I care to admit. Last time, I tried the bread trick and ended up with a plumbing sandwich - took me ages to fish out all the crumbs. I’ve had better luck...