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RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Yeah, the plumber’s tape trick is a lifesaver - wish I’d known about it before my first attempt, ended up with a mini fountain spraying out the side. I’m with you on the basic metal heads too. Those fancy “self-cleaning”...
RE: Dealing with the aftermath: How do you actually dry out a flooded basement?
Honestly, I get the urge to avoid tearing into stuff - nobody wants to deal with drywall dust if they don’t have to. But in my experience, just running fans and a dehumidifier doesn’t always cut it, especially if water g...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
Felt wraps have definitely saved me a few headaches. I tried those plastic clips when I first moved in, thinking they'd be a quick fix, but half of them snapped after the first winter. The basement in my place gets downr...
RE: Getting That Stubborn Dishwasher Working Again Without Calling a Repair Guy
Getting That Stubborn Dishwasher Working Again Without Calling a Repair Guy Man, the shut-off under the sink always gets my nerves going too. I swear, even after tightening everything up, I’ll still crouch down there wi...
RE: Choosing between in-kitchen and underground grease traps - what would you do?
You nailed it with the “out of sight, out of mind” thing. I’ve been burned by that more than once, not with grease traps but with stuff like sump pumps and old plumbing lines. It’s always the hidden stuff that turns into...
RE: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?
I’m right there with you on the liners. I used one for a while, but honestly, it just ended up getting gross and I tossed it. Now I just keep a towel under the pipes in case something drips, which is probably not the “or...
RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?
Yeah, I used to think low-flow meant low-pressure too, but after switching to a decent model (think it was a Kohler?), showers got way better. Still saves water without feeling like you're stuck forever rinsing off soap....
RE: anyone tried sustainable plumbing upgrades at home?
Yeah, WD-40's definitely not the best choice around plumbing seals - I learned that one the hard way myself. For sustainable upgrades, I've had pretty good luck installing low-flow aerators on all my faucets. Easy swap-i...
RE: Thermostat acting weird, DIY fix or call a pro?
I get what you're saying about insulation and sealing drafts, but honestly, sometimes the thermostat itself can be the culprit. Mine was reading temps weirdly at first - turned out the placement was off. It was near a wi...
RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?
Haha, that's hilarious! Cats always seem to find a way to turn our clever ideas into chaos. I once tried installing a foot-operated faucet pedal in my kitchen - thought it'd be super convenient when my hands were messy f...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
I get what you're saying about ceramic pots being easier, but honestly, fabric pots have been a lifesaver for me. I found that adding mulch on top really helped with moisture retention - way less watering overall. Maybe ...
RE: toilet disaster strikes again... help needed asap
I get why replacing pipes seems like the safest bet, but honestly, rust-colored water doesn't always mean you're headed for disaster. Had something similar happen a while back - panicked, called a plumber friend over, an...