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RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
- Filters are one of those things that seem like overkill until you skip a change - then you regret it fast. - I’ve found the “every 6 months” advice is optimistic, especially if you’ve got hard water or a lot of hair ...
RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
Totally hear you on the “no magic fix” thing. I’ve thrown more time and money at soggy lawn patches than I care to admit, and it’s rarely just a one-and-done deal. - Downspout extensions: Cheap, easy, but yeah, only get...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
- Drives me nuts how there’s zero consistency. - Last time I replaced a faucet, I spent more time figuring out which way to turn the darn things than actually installing it. - Swapping cartridges? Not as simple as Yo...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
- Not convinced it’s always the pipes, though - sometimes grading outside is just awful and water finds any way in. - That said, never tried the camera trick myself. Is that something you can rent or does it always mean ...
RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM - Tried the rain garden thing in my backyard (heavy clay), and it just became a mosquito breeding zone. Even after mixing in compost and sand, the water still sat ...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
- Not totally convinced OEM is always the answer. I’ve had a couple “universal” flappers work just fine for years, as long as I took a minute to line things up and check for gunk on the seat. - Sometimes it’s less abou...
RE: Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good
Title: Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good - Boiling water always sounded like a cheap fix, but I’ve had the same issue - just moves the grease deeper. Ended up paying way more for a plumber than if I’d just...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
Title: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much? - 100% agree on the “quick fix” temptation. Saddle valves just seem like a shortcut that comes back to bite you later. I had one start leaking after a coup...
RE: Is underfloor heating really worth it?
- Had a similar run-in with the dreaded door scrape - thought I measured everything, but nope. - wish I’d seen that advice sooner. - For me, the cost vs. comfort debate is still up in the air. Electric mats were less ...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
- Those blue tablets are a money pit. Tried them once, ended up replacing the flapper and the fill valve - cost more than just cleaning it the old-fashioned way. - I’m not convinced half-flush toilets ever work right for...