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RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
That’s pretty much the story in a lot of older houses I’ve worked on. Folks will swap out shower heads or clean aerators thinking that’ll do it, but if the pressure keeps dropping, there’s usually more going on under the...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen a lot of these setups go sideways after a year or two. Even if things run smooth at first, seals and valves on greywater systems can get gunked up or start leaking without mu...
RE: Quick fixes for middle-of-the-night bathroom leaks
Epoxy putty sticks can be a lifesaver in a pinch, but they’re not foolproof. I used one on a copper pipe that sprung a pinhole leak at 2am - worked well enough to get through the night, but you have to really dry the are...
RE: SEPTIC SYSTEM NIGHTMARES: DID YOU KNOW THIS?
That’s pretty much how I see those alarms too - good backup, but not a replacement for regular checks. I’ve seen folks rely on them and still end up with a mess because they skipped maintenance. Curious, have you ever tr...
RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?
For a useful water-saving comparison, I'd want the flow rates and actual run times, not just whether one faucet has a sensor. False activations and how people use the tap could change the result. On the cleaning side, c...
RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?
Totally agree about vinegar doing more than just a quick fix. But if you're regularly seeing buildup, it's a good idea to check your faucet cartridge too - sometimes that's where the trouble starts. Pulling it out isn't ...