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hiking581
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RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Yeah, the filter swap is a game changer. I remember my neighbor’s old setup - he basically had to babysit it or risk that “swamp thing” smell you mentioned. I’m with you on the maintenance, though. It’s not hard, but if ...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Totally agree - surface cleaning only gets you so far. I once thought I’d caught everything after a leak, but months later, there was this musty smell... sure enough, mold behind the baseboards. It’s wild how fast things...
RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
Honestly, I get the appeal of countertop filters - less crawling around, less risk of hidden leaks, and you can see if something’s off right away. But I keep wondering about the long-term waste factor. All that plastic h...
RE: Is underfloor heating really worth it?
Honestly, I think you nailed it with this: Couldn’t agree more. I put hydronic in during our kitchen reno and yeah, it was a pain, but the comfort is unreal. Plus, if you’re thinking long-term energy use and carbon foot...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick Wax pencils are a mixed bag, honestly. I tried them when I was labeling some old copper pipes in my crawlspace - figured they'd be less toxic than paint pens and maybe sti...
RE: Help, my basement drain's backing up again...
Totally agree on the camera inspection - saved us a ton of headaches too. We had a similar mystery blockage, turned out to be chunks of old tile grout someone washed down years ago. Crazy how something small can cause su...