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RE: One bathroom vanity: two basins or one basin and more counter space?
If daily toiletries could stay accessible in a drawer or cabinet, I’d lean more toward one basin: the extra counter could remain genuinely usable instead of becoming storage. If those items need to live within reach on t...
RE: One bathroom vanity: two basins or one basin and more counter space?
If the overlap’s brief and nobody has to wait for the sink, I’d still lean toward one basin; happening most mornings wouldn’t outweigh the extra counter space for me. If someone regularly has to wait, that’d tip me towar...
RE: Unclogging drains without harsh stuff - what actually works?
Couldn’t agree more - taking off the trap is the “get your hands dirty” solution, but it’s almost always effective. Ever tried a wet/dry vac on a stubborn clog? Sometimes it’ll suck out what nothing else will. Not pretty...
RE: Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?
That’s spot on about critters and PEX. I’ve pulled out more than a few chewed-up lines from crawlspaces - mice seem to think it’s a snack bar if you leave it unprotected. Conduit or even just a cheap sleeve can save you ...
RE: Restaurant kitchen shut down after messy plumbing fiasco - thoughts?
Honestly, boiling water and a mesh cover work fine at home, but restaurant kitchens deal with way more volume and way nastier stuff - think gallons of grease, not just a little bacon fat. Even with good habits, those dra...
RE: That weird hissing sound behind the bathroom door...
Ever notice if the hissing gets louder when you flush or does it just kind of stay the same? Sometimes it’s the fill valve acting up, but I’ve also seen cases where a worn flapper or even a loose connection at the supply...