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margaretk15
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RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
Humidity sensors are a total game changer, I swear. Had a job last year where the client’s kids would take marathon showers and just leave the fan off every time. By the time I got called in, the ceiling looked like a sc...
RE: Keeping your water heater running longer without breaking the bank
That sounds all too familiar. I once got called out to a place where the homeowner thought their cat was the culprit for a musty smell - turns out, it was a pinhole leak in the water heater’s drain valve. By the time we ...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
You’re not kidding. I remember thinking I had a “small” leak once - turned out, the water had crept halfway up the drywall before I even noticed. Moisture meters are a lifesaver, but even then, it’s easy to underestimate...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
Man, that brings back memories. I once spent half an hour wrestling with a rusted slip nut under my aunt’s sink - ended up snapping the pipe clean off. WD-40 and patience only go so far when the metal’s basically fused t...
RE: How would I remove this stem to replace it?
I’ve definitely had my fair share of “walk away before you break it” moments. Sometimes I’ll even leave the PB Blaster on for a full day if it’s really stubborn. Have you ever tried using a strap wrench instead of tappin...