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RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
I get the frustration, but I actually think some of the weirdness with faucet handles comes from manufacturers trying to make things “universal” over the years. I was working on a 60s-era bathroom last month, and the hot...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
Funny thing, I’ve actually seen the opposite a couple times - where folks get so focused on underground stuff that they miss the obvious up top. I get where you’re coming from about hidden drain issues, especially with o...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
Funny, I always thought if the gutters were clear, I was in the clear too. Turns out, water finds its own way - learned that the hard way last fall when I found a damp patch behind my workbench. Ended up tracing it back ...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
I’ve seen folks try to stretch old pipes way past their prime, thinking a patch here and there will do the trick. Sometimes it works, but I always wonder - how do you figure out if it’s just the water pressure or if ther...
RE: When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save
Been there with the towel sacrifice... and yeah, it’s never worth it. I tried the t-shirt trick once, but underestimated just how much water a busted toilet can unleash. Ended up with a soggy mountain of laundry and a fl...