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RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me
Not sure I totally buy into the idea that all eco shower heads are doomed to feel like a drizzle. I used to think the same, honestly - my dad swapped ours out for a “water saver” model, and at first, it felt like I was s...
RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
Cloudy water at first usually just means air in the lines, especially if it clears up quick. I had the same thing after messing with my shutoff valve. As for boosters, my uncle put one in his old house and yeah, it found...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Had a similar run-in last fall, except it was in a crawlspace. Spray foam everywhere - felt like trying to dig through a giant marshmallow just to find the copper line. Took way longer than it should've. Honestly, I get ...
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
Brushed nickel’s been in my folks’ house for years, and honestly, it holds up better than I expected. Doesn’t show fingerprints like chrome, but it’s not totally immune to water spots either. I’ve seen a lot of people go...
RE: Keeping the sink monster happy: tricks for a smoother running disposal
I’ve definitely chased that weird hum before - thought it was the disposal dying, but nope, just the mounting ring barely loose. Padding never did much for me either, honestly. Sometimes I wonder if those ultra-thin sink...
RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
I’ve noticed the same thing with under-sink filters, especially the multi-stage ones. Sometimes the pressure just tanks, and it’s not always the filter - once it turned out the shutoff valve was half-closed from a previo...
RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing - anyone else find it tricky?
Tried those metal tags once - honestly, they’re pretty much bombproof, but I felt a bit ridiculous crimping them onto half-inch copper in someone’s laundry room. They’ll outlast the boiler, though. I still end up scribbl...
RE: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?
Been there, done that - tried to MacGyver a leaky trap with some leftover silicone and a prayer. Lasted maybe three days before the whole thing started dripping again. I get wanting to stretch a dollar, but sometimes you...
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
All-in-one kits are a gamble, for sure. I remember picking one up for my first solo job - thought I was saving time, but the supply lines were so flimsy I ended up replacing them anyway. Lesson learned: sometimes “conven...