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RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
I’m all about “overkill” if it means not having to pay for a plumber or pest guy later. Tried those hybrid sealants once - honestly, they’re pricier and didn’t seem any tougher than the classic foam + silicone combo. My ...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
I hear you on the pipe paranoia - my basement looks like a plumber’s fever dream, and I’m always half-expecting to find a puddle where it shouldn’t be. Still, I gotta admit, the water bill savings are tempting. I’ve star...
RE: When your pipes burst at 2am: what would you actually do?
I hear you, but my wallet keeps trying to convince me otherwise. Tried a “budget” valve once - ended up with a geyser in the basement and a plumber’s bill that made me wish I’d just splurged on the good stuff. Lesson lea...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
I hear you on the battery-powered stuff - my wallet cries every time I have to replace a “smart” device that just got fried by basement damp. I’ve got a couple of those leak sensors, but honestly, half the time I’m more ...