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RE: When your heater ignores the thermostat: what would you do?
I hear you on the mouse thing - had that happen in my old place and it was a nightmare to track down. I’m curious, though, do you usually try to fix stuff yourself before calling someone in? I always debate if it’s worth...
RE: Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?
Yeah, I hear you. High loop’s what I’ve always done too - cheaper and way less hassle if you’re not tearing everything out. Only thing is, I’ve had to fish out a couple of dropped sponges that knocked the hose loose. If ...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
Had to deal with this exact thing last year when I swapped out our old vanity. The drain was way off-center and I tried one of those flex traps because it seemed like the easiest fix. Regretted it a few months later - cl...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Taking the showerhead apart is honestly the only thing that worked for me when mine started spraying sideways. - yep, found a chunk of plumber’s tape in mine once. Vinegar’s great for light buildup, but if it’s been yea...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Yeah, been there - nothing like getting blasted in the face first thing in the morning. I tried vinegar and even a needle, but honestly, swapping the head was way less hassle. Not too expensive either if you stick to ba...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
I hear you on the “eco” zip ties - tried a pack once and they basically turned into mush after a few months in my crawlspace. Not worth the hassle or the money. Silicone bands are my go-to too, but I’ll admit I just use ...
RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?
Yeah, I hear you on that. I cheaped out and put in a couple compression faucets in my last place - regretted it after the third time crawling under the sink just to swap a washer. Cartridges are pricier up front, but hon...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Swapping out the shower head is one of those things I put off forever, thinking it’d be a hassle or I’d mess something up. Turns out, it’s about as complicated as changing a light bulb - unless you count the ancient mine...
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