josef63
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RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks

Rainwater toilets are something I’ve considered too, but honestly, the plumbing side gets complicated fast. I did a bunch of research before even thin...

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RE: Gravel Vs. Corrugated Pipe: Which Works Better For Drain Fixes?

I get where you’re coming from but I’ve had way more trouble with crushed corrugated pipe than cracked PVC, honestly. Once that stuff gets a kink or c...

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RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM

Honestly, I tried the “just amend the clay” route a few years back. Dug out a chunk of the yard, mixed in compost and sand, and thought I’d nailed it—...

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RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?

It’s wild how every “universal” kit somehow manages to not be universal when you actually need it. I’ve had the same adapter runaround, and honestly, ...

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RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick

I get what you’re saying about tech being more hassle than help sometimes, but I’ve actually had decent luck with my phone in tight spots—just not the...

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

Push-to-connects make life easier, but I’m still more comfortable with old-school compression fittings. Maybe it’s just muscle memory from fixing my p...

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RE: What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight?

Honestly, I hear you—basements are just never-ending projects. When mine started smelling musty, I went full detective mode. Here’s my quick routine: ...

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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots

I get where you're coming from, but honestly, the liner was way less hassle for me than digging up half the yard. I watched the install pretty closely...

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RE: Quick fixes for surprise water disasters—does pipe tape actually work?

Honestly, I’ve had better luck with those push-to-connect repair couplings than with tape. The tape’s fine for a drip, but if you’ve got any real pres...

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