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RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
Man, you nailed it. I tried swapping out my own ice maker last winter thinking I’d save a few bucks - ended up spending half a Saturday and inventing new curse words. The “universal” kit needed a bracket from the old one...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
I swear, it’s like they want us to just give up and buy a new fridge every time something tiny breaks. Last year, my dishwasher needed a new latch - just the latch, mind you - and I ended up with a whole new door assembl...
RE: SEPTIC SYSTEM NIGHTMARES: DID YOU KNOW THIS?
PLASTIC LIDS ARE A TRAP (ASK ME HOW I KNOW) That plastic lid life is not all it’s cracked up to be. I tried one of those “maintenance-free” covers last summer, thinking I’d finally outsmarted the ugly concrete slab in m...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Haha, been there myself - thought I'd save a buck and my back by renting one of those mini trenchers. Ended up wrestling with that beast all weekend, and still had roots popping up months later. Cold drinks definitely he...
RE: Plumber emergency: DIY quick fixes or call the pros?
Haha, reminds me of the time I tried duct-taping a leaky pipe under my kitchen sink... worked great until it didn't. Ended up with a mini indoor pool. Definitely learned that some things are worth paying a pro to handle ...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
Had a similar midnight plumbing fiasco myself - our kitchen pipe decided to give out around 1:45 AM. Nothing wakes you up faster than the sound of rushing water and your dog paddling through an indoor lake, trust me. I w...
RE: leaky pipe under kitchen sink driving me nuts
Haha, been there myself - thought I was Hercules tightening a fitting once and ended up cracking the plastic nut. Plumbing definitely tests your patience...hang in there, you'll get it eventually.
RE: anyone tried sustainable plumbing upgrades at home?
I hear you on the low-flow fixtures. I swapped out my showerhead a while back, and honestly, the only thing that changed was how long it took me to rinse shampoo out of my hair... not exactly a win-win, haha. But upgradi...
RE: My garbage disposal smells like a swamp monster moved in
Tried this last weekend after my disposal started smelling like something crawled in and died. Worked pretty well, but heads up - make sure the lid's on tight. I learned the hard way when an ice cube shot out and scared ...