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RE: Kitchen sink disaster—DIY or call a plumber?

I get the urge to call in a pro when water and electricity are both in play, but honestly, most kitchen sink disasters aren’t as terrifying as they se...

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RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code—how I do it

Couldn’t agree more. It’s wild how inspectors will pass or fail a job over something as simple as primer color, but that’s just how the game is played...

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RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?

Under Sink Vs. Countertop Filters: Which Is Less Hassle To Install? I get the hesitation with under-sink stuff—plumbing can seem intimidating if you ...

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RE: How much did you pay to fix your fridge's ice maker?

Honestly, I get the appeal of DIY—saving cash and getting that “I fixed it” high—but sometimes I think it’s not worth the hassle, especially with newe...

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RE: When your living room is a sauna but your bedroom's an igloo

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but I wouldn’t write off the newer systems so fast. After I sealed my ducts and still had hot/cold spots, zo...

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RE: Rusty water heater woes—repair or replace?

Went through a similar ordeal myself a couple years back. I totally get the logic behind patching it up—seems cheaper at first glance—but honestly, af...

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RE: are water-saving toilets really worth the hype?

Yeah, I'd say it depends on your priorities. Installed a dual-flush gravity model last summer—super quiet and saves water, but honestly, the pressure-...

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RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick

Been there myself... silicone-based lubes are definitely the safer bet. Wax might look nice initially, but plumbing fixtures need something moisture-r...

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RE: My garbage disposal smells like a swamp monster moved in

I've thrown citrus peels in plenty of times without any major trouble. They're generally soft enough that if your disposal is decent quality and you'r...

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RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?

Haha, you're spot on with that. I swear, those tiny washers are deliberately hidden in some obscure corner just to test our patience. But seriously, o...

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RE: need some advice on setting up a rain harvesting setup at home

Yikes, cracked barrels are definitely a headache. Had a similar experience myself a couple winters back—came out one morning to find my barrel split r...

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RE: Finally fixed my flooded driveway nightmare

I'm with you on this one. Last winter, I finally tackled my driveway flooding issue—had to dig out and install a proper French drain system myself. It...

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RE: Drain Snakes Are a Lifesaver but Also Kinda Gross

Drain catchers are handy, but honestly, they're not foolproof either. I've had hair slip past mine plenty of times—especially if someone in the house ...

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