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RE: Removable cup strainers seem easier to empty, but do they drain as well?
Compare the candidate’s dimensions and seating shape with the sink opening, then check its connection and included parts against the existing drain assembly. A strainer can appear to fit the opening yet still be incompat...
RE: Why does my hot water sometimes sound like popcorn?
Honestly, I tried the whole flush-and-pray routine on my ancient tank last year. It went quiet for maybe two weeks, then the popcorn noises crept right back in. I’m convinced some brands are just better at hiding the noi...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
I get the concern about old pipes, but honestly, I think people jump to “replace everything” way too fast. When I moved in, my shower was spraying like a busted fire hydrant - water everywhere except where I needed it. D...
RE: Best ways to deal with slow drains at home?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’m not a fan of taking apart the trap unless I’ve got no other option. Last time I messed with it, I ended up with a puddle on the floor and had to Google how to put everyth...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I didn’t bother with a fancy meter when my laundry room flooded last winter. I just pulled up the baseboards and let a fan run for days. Maybe not the “right” way, but it wor...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
When I bought my place last year, the inspection flagged “possible root intrusion” but didn’t really get into details. Fast forward to my first backed-up shower, and I’m out there with a rented snake, cursing the previou...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
I get where you’re coming from. I tried drying out a patch of wet subfloor myself last year - rented some fans, pulled up the laminate, all that. It was a mess, but I saved a chunk of cash. Still, I always wonder if ther...
RE: How much did you pay to fix your fridge's ice maker?
That’s wild. I ended up doing mine myself after watching a couple YouTube videos - took maybe 45 minutes and a $35 part. Never used pipe dope either, just tightened it good and checked for leaks. No issues so far. Honest...