joshuam18
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RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick

I switched to a mini label printer last year and honestly, it’s been a game changer. The waterproof labels stick way better than painter’s tape—no mor...

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RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down

I get the appeal of just swapping it out, but I’m kind of stubborn about trying to fix stuff first. Had a similar issue—spray was all over the place, ...

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RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down

Yeah, that’s the truth. I thought I could just crank everything tight and be done, but nope—ended up with a slow drip that drove me nuts for days. Had...

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

Just went through this myself. Installed a dual-flush model thinking I'd save water (and money), but the lighter flush is basically decoration at this...

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

Yeah, that's definitely something I've thought about too. Relying entirely on Wi-Fi for critical stuff like heating feels a bit sketchy. My boiler has...

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RE: toilet disaster strikes again... help needed asap

Installed a Fluidmaster seal about two years ago—no leaks yet, knock on wood. Wax seals are reliable, but honestly, they're messy and kinda annoying i...

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

Switched to dual-flush about 8 months ago—definitely noticed a slight drop, maybe around 10-15% on average. Not massive savings, but it adds up over t...

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RE: Water pressure woes—anyone else dealt with this?

Just had a similar issue myself. Not quite Niagara-level drama, but my shower pressure gradually turned into this sad drizzle—like trying to rinse sha...

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RE: Rusty water heater woes—repair or replace?

Good call on this. Had a similar scare last year—rust spots everywhere, thought I was doomed. Turned out it was just surface rust from condensation. S...

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RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?

Mineral buildup definitely isn't just marketing hype. When I moved into my place, the previous owners never bothered with a softener, and I ended up r...

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RE: Thinking about swapping to a pedestal sink—tips or regrets?

Did mine about six months ago, and yeah, storage was a bigger headache than I expected. Ended up installing a slim cabinet above the toilet—works okay...

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RE: How to check your sewer pipes without calling a plumber

Did pretty much the same thing last month—cheap camera, gloves (definitely gloves), and all. Honestly, I don't think there's a simpler DIY method than...

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RE: don't flood your kitchen—share your DIY plumbing wisdom here

Been there myself... first time I swapped out a faucet, forgot to check the washers. Slow drip turned into a steady leak overnight. Lesson learned, al...

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