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RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Half flushes are like the Goldilocks of toilets - never quite right. I’ve had a few where the half flush was basically just a polite suggestion to the bowl, not an actual flush. Have you checked if the cable or rod betwe...
RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
Man, that “angry washing machine” sound is the stuff of nightmares. I remember thinking, “Eh, it’s probably fine,” until my pump started walking itself across the floor. Turns out, ignoring that noise was like inviting c...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Ha, I hear you - there’s something weirdly rewarding about finally getting that half-flush to work after wrestling with the chain for an hour. Anyone else ever end up with three extra washers and no clue where they came ...
RE: Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?
Had a job last year where the “works fine” under-sink hookup turned into a full-blown kitchen swamp. Ever try drying out particle board with a hair dryer? Not recommended. Why gamble on 1970s plumbing when you can just r...
RE: When your water heater goes rogue: quick fixes and hacks
Vinegar’s great if you want your heater to smell like a sub shop, but yeah, it’s not exactly a miracle worker on the heavy-duty stuff. Ever tried using a wet/dry vac after draining? I’ve pulled out chunks that looked lik...
RE: What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight?
I’ve seen more than a few folks try to “fan away” a musty basement, and yeah, it’s like trying to outsmart a raccoon with a locked trash can - just not gonna work. The barefoot test, though? That’s brave. I usually go wi...