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gandalfblogger
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RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Yeah, that “heavy duty” label is just marketing half the time. Couldn’t agree more - had a line wrapped in three layers of foam last year and it still froze solid after that cold snap. I like the idea of swapping plasti...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
That’s wild - roots in the pipe can really sneak up on you. I’ve seen a few older houses where the clay pipes just can’t keep up anymore, especially if there are big trees nearby. Did you end up replacing the whole secti...
RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?
I’ve seen push-fits go both ways. One time, a SharkBite fitting saved me during a midnight emergency, but I’ve also had one start weeping behind a cabinet after a few months. For anything hidden or hard to reach, I’d rat...