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lhill55
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RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
It’s wild how inconsistent it is, even though there’s supposed to be a standard. When we moved into our place last year, I noticed the kitchen faucet was backwards - hot on the right, cold on the left. No idea why. The b...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
Yeah, it’s wild how just a couple inches of slope can make or break your drainage. I tried one of those prefab kits last fall - worked okay, but I had to redo the base after the first rain. Still, nothing beats just grab...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Honestly, I’ve been burned by this too. When our laundry room pipe burst, insurance stepped in for the pipe and some drywall, but left us on the hook for the rest - mold, ruined flooring, even the baseboards. The adjuste...
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
Totally get where you’re coming from. When we moved in, I was dreading the idea of having pipes out in the open, but honestly? It’s been way less hassle than I expected. Had a small leak last winter, caught it right away...