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RE: The bowl level drops slowly after a flush
If the bowl is close to overflowing, or water backs up into a tub or another fixture, stop flushing and plunging and call a plumber. Sewage appearing at a floor drain or tub is also a reason to stop trying to clear the t...
RE: Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?
Here’s how I look at it: PEX is definitely easier to work with and less expensive, but yeah, rodent damage is a legit concern - especially if you’ve had mice or squirrels in the walls before. If you go with PEX, I’d sugg...
RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me
Yeah, vinegar is my go-to too, but I’ve found that if you’ve got really stubborn buildup, taking the showerhead apart and letting the pieces soak separately works even better. I also started using a little brush (like an...
RE: When your living room is a sauna but your bedroom's an igloo
I’ve had a similar experience with the window kits - - but I always end up fighting with the tape in the corners. Heavy curtains do block drafts, but I notice they trap cold air behind them if the window’s leaky. Ever t...
RE: How much did you pay to fix your fridge's ice maker?
I had the same anxiety after a tiny drip behind our fridge - ended up pulling out every plastic line in the house. Here’s what I noticed: the steel braided lines are definitely stiffer, which made squeezing them behind o...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
I’m right there with you on the environmental side - patching over and over just feels wasteful after a point. I ended up swapping out my old galvanized pipes for PEX last year, mostly because I was tired of the constant...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
Totally get where you’re coming from. It’s easy to panic when you spot water where it shouldn’t be, but yeah, sometimes it’s just a bit of condensation or a loose joint that needs a quick tighten. I’ve definitely overrea...
RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually found that the newer aerators with “laminar flow” tech don’t have that same annoying trickle problem. They keep the pressure up without using as much water, and I haven’t...