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RE: Drips from the box vs. leaks at the connections - what’s worse?
Drips from the box can sneak up on you, but I’ve always found leaks at the connections to be a bigger headache. Had a slow one under my kitchen sink once - barely noticeable, but over time it warped the cabinet floor. Se...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve spent more time than I’d like to admit fiddling with those rods and buttons - one minute it seems fine, next minute the half flush is barely a trickle. It’s almost funny...
RE: Drain upkeep tips after seeing that crazy news story
I’ve wondered the same thing about enzymes. I tried them for a while after reading all the hype, but honestly, I didn’t notice much difference in my kitchen sink. Maybe it’s because I’m already pretty careful about what ...
RE: SEPTIC SYSTEM NIGHTMARES: DID YOU KNOW THIS?
Had a similar experience, except mine was bamboo... thought it'd make a great privacy screen. It did - until it punched right through the septic lines. Spent days researching fixes and finally installed some heavy-duty r...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
I had a similar issue a few years back - massive oak tree in the yard, beautiful but a total plumbing nightmare. I considered root barriers, but honestly wasn't sure if they'd hold up long-term against something that det...
RE: Rusty water heater woes - repair or replace?
Had mine hit 16 years before it finally gave up... honestly, I probably pushed my luck. Funny thing is, I never noticed rust-colored water, just random temperature swings. Wonder if flushing it regularly would've bought ...