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RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Ain’t that the truth. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been called in because someone believed their “no-maintenance” system would just run itself forever. Last year, a guy skipped his filter changes for six months...
RE: Finally ditched the black tank: my dry loo journey
I hear you on the bedding - tried peat moss once and it just turned into a swampy disaster. Sawdust’s been way more forgiving for me, too. As for those stick-on warmers, I’ve seen them peel right off after a few steamy s...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
Touchless taps are a mixed bag, no doubt. I’ve seen just about every model out there, and honestly, some of them seem like they were designed by folks who never actually wash dishes. The “eco mode” thing sounds great on ...
RE: LOW SHOWER PRESSURE: DOES THAT BOOSTER PUMP REALLY WORK?
Had a place with ancient galvanized lines - tried a booster pump once, thinking it’d be a quick fix. Ended up with brown water and a pinhole leak two weeks later. Sometimes those pipes are just waiting for an excuse to g...