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jennifergardener
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RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
I've actually wondered about the thermal camera thing myself. It sounds high-tech, but I feel like most of my issues so far have been way more basic - clogged aerators, a filter that looked like it had never been changed...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
I actually bought one of those pipe wrap leak detectors after a friend’s basement flooded, but now I’m wondering if it’s just making me paranoid. I do check under the sinks every couple weeks, but I’m always second-guess...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
I just bought my first place last year and didn’t even know auto-shutoff valves were a thing until my neighbor’s pipe burst. He had one, I didn’t. His damage was maybe $1k, mine was closer to $6k after a tiny leak in the...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
I’ve had the same worry - what if I’m standing in a puddle and my phone’s dead or I can’t get a signal? That’s why I still have a little cheat sheet taped inside the cabinet under the kitchen sink. Not pretty, but it’s w...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
I totally get the frustration. I tried installing one of those “universal” kits in my bathroom and ended up with a leaky mess because nothing lined up right. The half flush barely worked, and I kept fiddling with the cha...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Finally Won The Battle Against Invading Tree Roots I totally get where you're coming from - I'm always a little suspicious about what’s lurking under the ground, too. When we bought our place last year, I kept picturing...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
Title: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue? That makes a lot of sense. I used to think just sealing up cracks and hoping for the best would be enough, but after my first big storm, I realized ho...
RE: Plumber on speed dial vs. plumbing apps - what's your go-to?
I get the appeal of sticking with what works - manual stuff is definitely less likely to freak out at 2am. But I’ve gotta admit, I’m kind of tempted by the smart tech side. My neighbor swears by his leak detector and say...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
I totally get this. I tried the whole “poke out the gunk” thing and just ended up with water spraying out at weird angles anyway. Did you find a low-flow head that actually feels decent though? I keep hearing mixed thing...