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RE: When your heater ignores the thermostat: what would you do?
I get the hesitation with smart thermostats, but honestly, I’ve found them to be a money-saver once you get past the setup headaches. The old dials were simple, sure, but I was always forgetting to turn them down before ...
RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
Honestly, I always suspect the booster pump first too, but it’s almost never the culprit. Here’s how I usually tackle it when pressure drops: First, check all the filters - sediment and carbon if you’ve got both. Next, l...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
That’s a good catch. I’ve been down the rabbit hole with these half flush issues before - sometimes it’s the tiniest thing. I used to think it was always the flapper or chain too, but after fiddling with the float arm o...
RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
I hear you on the rain boots - mine are permanently parked by the back door these days. Style points are out the window, but dry feet win every time. Digging trenches sounds like a good idea until you’re halfway through ...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
I get what you mean about wanting that peace of mind, especially when it gets stupid cold. I’ve always wondered if those cheap temp sensors are accurate enough, though - mine seemed to lag behind the actual temp by a few...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
Can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried to “snug up” a fitting, only to end up with a slow drip that wasn’t there before. Sometimes it feels like old pipes just want to be left alone. My rule of thumb: if it’s not leaki...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Honestly, I’ve wondered if these dual-flush toilets are really saving water when you have to flush twice half the time. Here’s what worked for me: checked the angle of the toilet (yep, a little off), cleaned out some min...