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RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting

GREEN PLUMBING SHOWDOWN: GREYWATER RECYCLING VS RAINWATER HARVESTING Totally get where you’re coming from about keeping things simple. I’ve been thro...

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RE: Keeping Pipes Safe and My Sanity Intact

Heat cables might seem like overkill, but in my old place, one cold snap was enough to flood the basement—wish I’d spent the extra $40 back then. Foam...

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RE: Kitchen sink disaster—DIY or call a plumber?

I hear you on the cost of water damage—been there, done that, and it’s not cheap. I’ve patched a few leaks myself with putty or tape just to get throu...

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RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?

Glad to hear the rain barrel worked out for you. I had similar doubts about mosquitoes, but a simple mesh screen over the opening solved that issue ea...

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RE: Thinking about swapping to a pedestal sink—tips or regrets?

Yeah, storage is definitely the biggest trade-off. I swapped to a pedestal sink a couple years back to open up a tiny bathroom, and while it did make ...

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RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting

Had a similar greywater adventure myself—washing machine setup seemed solid until the lawn turned into a swamp overnight. Rain barrels are definitely ...

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RE: leaky pipe under kitchen sink driving me nuts

This right here. Had a similar issue last year—spent way too much time swapping hoses and washers, thinking it was something obvious. Turned out to be...

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RE: just dealt with a gas leak scare—anyone else used those home detectors?

Had mine go off once because I sprayed some heavy-duty cleaner near it. Thought I had a leak for sure... they're sensitive alright, but better safe th...

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RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?

Had a similar issue myself. Bought a cheaper faucet online thinking I'd save money, but ended up spending hours troubleshooting leaks. Turns out the i...

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RE: Catching and storing rain—my DIY setup

Honestly, I've found that keeping the water moving slightly works better than screens or dunks. A cheap solar-powered fountain pump did wonders for me...

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