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RE: When Your Fancy Toilet Sprayer Has a Mind of Its Own
Brass always wins the long game in my experience - plastic just can’t take the pressure (literally and figuratively). I’ve seen those “heavy-duty” plastic adapters crack out of nowhere, usually right when you’re least ex...
RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
You nailed it with the “universal” kits - nothing like opening the box and realizing your plumbing is apparently from a parallel universe. I’ve had my fair share of under-sink wrestling matches, usually ending with me we...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
Metal clamps are the old reliable, but man, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve dropped that tiny screw in a puddle or behind a water heater. The “three hands and a flashlight” thing is spot on - sometimes I feel like...