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RE: shower goes ice cold when someone flushes toilet
I switched from galvanized to PEX last summer and noticed a huge difference in noise levels. Before, every time someone flushed or turned on the washer, it sounded like the pipes were having a wrestling match behind the ...
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RE: battle of the sink saviors: baking soda & vinegar vs. chemical drain cleaners
Good points about chemical cleaners. I've had mixed results myself. Baking soda and vinegar is my usual go-to, mostly because it's cheap and I always have it around. But yeah, it's more of a preventative measure or for m...
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RE: Pipe burst chronicles: adventures in amateur plumbing
Duct tape's handy in a pinch, but honestly, plumbing's one area where DIY can cost you more in the long run. Learned that the hard way - sometimes it's cheaper (and drier) to just call a pro first...