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RE: When does a galvanized pipe repair need to go beyond the leak?
At the planned connection, the key is whether the remaining galvanized pipe is sound enough to accept a joint - not just whether the leak is fixed. A plumber can inspect the accessible pipe and choose a transition fittin...
RE: Why sump pumps are the unsung heroes under your house
Honestly, I get the appeal of just checking things yourself, but I’d push back a bit on relying too much on manual checks. In my experience, even the most diligent folks miss something eventually - especially during a he...
RE: When your heater ignores the thermostat: what would you do?
I get where you’re coming from - digital thermostats have come a long way, and the energy savings are real if you set them up right. I’ve seen a lot of folks surprised by how much they save just by programming a setback ...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
Honestly, I’ve seen more “old reliable” shutoff valves seize up than I care to admit. People think the manual ones are bulletproof, but after a decade or two, they’re just as likely to fail as anything with a circuit boa...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Had a job last year where the insurance covered the plumber’s bill but not the actual water damage - made zero sense. The homeowner ended up paying thousands for new flooring and baseboards. I always tell people, prevent...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
Had this happen more than once, actually. There was a time I was redoing a laundry room and the inspector flagged the dryer vent for not being “accessible enough.” I’d double-checked the code, and there was nothing about...