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RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
Honestly, I hear you about the simplicity of a regular handle, but the newer touchless taps are way more reliable than folks give them credit for. If something big fails, parts are usually available and repairs aren’t as...
RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me
Manual regen is a lifesaver when the softener acts up, no doubt. About those shower timers - yeah, I’ve seen them get ignored pretty quick too. Honestly, I think the trick is making water-saving habits stick without rely...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
Title: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons I never fully trust frost-proof spigots, honestly. Seen too many split pipes behind the wall because someone left a hose attached or the angle wasn’t quite right. I alwa...
RE: Drain upkeep tips after seeing that crazy news story
Hot water and dish soap can work for light maintenance, yeah, but I’ve seen a few too many folks think it’s a cure-all and end up with bigger issues down the line. PVC especially doesn’t love repeated hot water dumps - e...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Couldn’t have said it better. There’s only so much you can do before it turns into a losing battle with calcium and old rubber. I’ve tried every trick in the book, but sometimes you just gotta admit defeat and grab a new...
RE: are water-saving toilets really worth the hype?
I'm with you on the single-flush toilets being less of a headache overall. I've lost count of how many times I've had to deal with those dual-flush buttons getting stuck or tenants accidentally breaking them because they...