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RE: What should a washer hose replacement quote spell out?
I’d prefer an inspection first, then a price for replacement only if a valve actually needs it. That avoids making a possible repair sound like part of the expected cost; an upfront contingency can still help with budget...
RE: What should a washer hose replacement quote spell out?
Of the valve work, optional leak protection, and old-hose disposal, which would most affect your decision to accept a quote - and why?
RE: Why does my bathroom always smell like a pool?
I’ve actually run into this exact thing at my aunt’s house. She kept complaining her bathroom smelled like a YMCA locker room, and she was convinced it was the water. Turned out, her fan was venting straight into the att...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
Yeah, I’ve run into the same thing - pulled out a vanity once and found these sad, half-rotted wood shims that basically crumbled in my hand. The smell alone was enough to make me rethink ever using wood under a sink aga...
RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
That’s exactly where I land every winter. Rope caulk isn’t winning any beauty contests, but it’s the only thing that’s actually kept the drafts out in my old apartment. I tried those magnetic window kits last year becaus...