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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Copper sulfate did the trick for me too, but honestly, the foam stuff felt like a waste of money. I tried it last year after hearing similar claims about better pipe coverage and longer-lasting results. Yeah, it coats th...
RE: just read about a guy flooding his house trying to DIY install bathroom fixtures
Been there too - had a tenant who thought he'd save a buck by swapping out his bathroom sink. Ended up cracking a pipe behind the wall, didn't notice till water started seeping into the unit below. Cost me a small fortun...
RE: WHAT IF YOUR PIPES STARTED TALKING BACK?
Yep, been there myself. Had tenants who swore by the eggshell myth too, and I gotta say, pulling that gunk out was one of the nastier plumbing jobs I've tackled. People underestimate how quickly that stuff can build up, ...
RE: just read about a guy flooding his house trying to DIY install bathroom fixtures
Yeah, totally get that - been down the accidental indoor pool route myself, not fun. Sounds like you've got the basics covered though. Honestly, dual-flush toilets aren't rocket science, but they do require patience and ...
RE: Rusty water heater woes - repair or replace?
Yeah, learned that lesson the hard way a few years back. Had one bust open overnight - basement turned into a mini swimming pool. Ever thought about switching to tankless heaters instead? Curious if anyone here's made th...