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RE: Plastic Vs. Tile-Ready Shower Bases: Which One's Less Hassle?
Plastic Vs. Tile-Ready Shower Bases: Which One's Less Hassle? Honestly, unless you’re dead set on a custom look, plastic bases are just way less headache. I’ve seen too many tile pans leak after a few years because some...
RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
I get why folks try these things - when the heat’s out and it’s freezing, you’re willing to get creative. That said, I’ve seen more disasters than successes from those “Hail Mary” fixes. Bridging a fuse with foil is like...
RE: What do you keep on hand for sudden sewer backups?
Can’t argue with most of that - especially the wet/dry vac. Too many folks try to use a regular shop vac and end up with a bigger mess. I will say, though, those cheap N95s are better than nothing, but if you’re dealing ...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Honestly, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been called out to fix “eco” flush systems that just don’t hold up. Half the time, it’s a cheap plastic part that’s worn out or misaligned. I get the water-saving angle, b...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
Can’t argue with that. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been called out for a “smart” faucet that’s just confused by a little limescale. Sure, touchless is cool when it works, but once those sensors get cloudy, you...