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RE: Kitchen sink odor after the sink sits unused
After the sink has sat unused, running water is a simple first step that replenishes the trap seal; see whether the odor returns. If it persists, you could clean accessible drain residue and, if you’re comfortable doing ...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
I keep circling back to the water savings angle with these touchless taps. I’ve read that they can cut down on wasted water, especially if you’ve got kids who tend to leave the faucet running while they’re distracted. Bu...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
I get what you mean - my last place had the kitchen faucet turn left for on, but the bathroom was the opposite. Drove me nuts for months. I tried to swap them out for water-saving models, and even then, the directions we...