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RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?
- Totally get your point about ceramic cartridges and grit issues...I didn't even realize sediment could cause that much trouble. - Just moved into my first home and the faucet started dripping within months - thought it...
RE: Thermostat acting weird, DIY fix or call a pro?
Reading your checklist made me realize I might've jumped the gun last winter. First-time homeowner here, and when my thermostat started acting all wonky - randomly shutting off, not responding - I immediately assumed it ...
RE: just dealt with a gas leak scare - anyone else used those home detectors?
So the useful dividing line is whether there's a suspected leak: that's when to get out and call, rather than try a fitting or a soap test. For routine care after everything is safe, what information from the alarm label...
RE: just read about a guy flooding his house trying to DIY install bathroom fixtures
- Good tip on the dry-fitting. Wish I'd read this last weekend before I tackled my own toilet install... - Thought I had everything lined up perfectly, but didn't even think to check if the flange was warped. Now you've ...
RE: just dealt with a gas leak scare - anyone else used those home detectors?
Can cleaning products affect some of these sensors, and would the manual list which ones? It would help to know the model before blaming sensitivity. Switching to a handheld wouldn't answer the separate question of how t...
RE: my backyard floods every time it rains - anyone else?
Had pretty much the same issue when I moved into my place last year. Tried gutters too, didn't help much. Eventually found out the yard itself was sloped wrong, funneling water right to the middle. Ended up regrading and...