johndrummer
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RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?

I get your frustration, but honestly, I've found that not all low-flow showerheads are created equal. The cheaper models often sacrifice pressure, mak...

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RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick

Definitely agree with waterproofing your labels—seen plenty of soggy, unreadable tags during emergency calls, and trust me, that's the last thing you ...

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RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?

Totally agree that brand and design matter a lot. But also, installation can make a huge difference in how well these toilets work. I've seen plenty o...

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RE: need some advice on plumbing stuff for DIY bathroom fix-up

You're spot on about gate valves—I've had my fair share of midnight battles too. Last winter, I got called out to a house where the main shut-off hadn...

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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots

Good call switching to shredded bark mulch—it usually drains better and reduces fungal growth. Still, fungi aren't always a bad sign...they indicate h...

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RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing—anyone else find it tricky?

Good points on the analog backup, but honestly, swapping thermostats mid-storm isn't always practical—especially if you're away or it's late at night....

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

You're spot-on with this. I recently replaced an old toilet in a client's home with a water-saving dual-flush model, and initially, they had constant ...

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RE: Accessible Plumbing Fixtures—Are They Really User-Friendly?

I've run into this issue a few times myself, but to be fair, it's often down to the specific brand or model rather than the whole category. Some manuf...

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