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RE: Turning sunlight into hot showers: best kits or hacks?
I hear you, but honestly, sometimes those “messier” setups get out of hand and just look like a DIY horror show. I get wanting to make repairs easy, but if you’re careful with placement, you don’t always need a forest of...
RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
- Totally agree - I've learned the hard way that it's not always the expensive part that's the problem. - Had a tech try to sell me a new control board once, but all it needed was a good clean-out of the vent. - I ge...
RE: Battling stubborn tree roots in your pipes? Here’s what worked for me
- Camera inspection is 100% worth it before dropping big money. I did one for about $250, and it showed exactly where the roots were getting in (and how bad the damage was). Saved me from a way bigger dig than I actually...
RE: Getting the city to check your pipes: in-person or virtual inspection?
- My checklist was all over the place - some stuff super specific (like, “show the T&P valve discharge termination”), other things just “verify drain lines.” No mention of vent stacks either, but yeah, inspector want...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
- Not gonna lie, I always assume the handles will turn the “normal” way, and then - surprise - it’s backwards. - Swapping stems is annoying, but what really gets me is when the threads are worn out and you have to hunt...
RE: Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?
- Totally get where you're coming from. - I’ve seen way too many horror stories with push-to-connect, especially when you can’t see the fittings later. - For me, crimped PEX is the sweet spot - cheaper than copper, b...