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guitarist73
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RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
Honestly, after dealing with a couple of “surprise” leaks in my own place, I’m pretty much in the camp of just biting the bullet and swapping out the old pipes. Epoxy lining sounded cool at first - like a quick fix that’...
RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?
I get wanting to cut open drywall at the first whiff of something funky, but honestly, I think that can be overkill. Sometimes a weird smell is just the garbage disposal or a forgotten potato under the sink (don’t ask ho...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
It’s honestly wild how complicated something as simple as an ice maker swap can get. I just went through this with my first fridge and thought I’d save money doing it myself - ended up spending hours comparing parts and ...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
Yeah, that shut-off valve tip is gold - I learned it the hard way. First time I tackled a leaky faucet, I confidently reached under the sink, twisted gently, and snap... water everywhere. Had no idea valves could corrode...