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RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
Hardwiring is definitely the way to go if you’re serious about touchless taps. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been called out to swap dead batteries in those things - usually right when someone’s elbow-deep in do...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
Had a customer once who insisted on a “smart” shower system - voice controls, app, the whole nine yards. Thing would randomly start blasting cold water at 2am or refuse to turn off unless you rebooted it. Ended up swappi...
RE: Gravel Vs. Corrugated Pipe: Which Works Better For Drain Fixes?
Gravel-only setups remind me of a job I did years back - customer insisted on skipping the pipe to save money. Worked fine for the first year, but after a couple of big storms, water started pooling again. Ended up diggi...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Ain’t that the truth. I’ve lost count of how many “set it and forget it” gadgets end up needing more babysitting than my neighbor’s cat. I tell folks all the time - if you can’t see it or touch it, assume it’s plotting a...
RE: How do you usually tackle installing a new drain - DIY or call in a pro?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve seen just as many leaks from “pros” rushing jobs as from DIYers. Push-fit fittings are supposed to be foolproof, but nothing’s perfect. Personally, I still do my own dra...