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RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
Honestly, I’ve noticed the same battery drain issue. I thought maybe I just got a dud, but it seems pretty common. The sensor on mine also freaks out if the sun hits it just right - super annoying. I do like not touching...
RE: Battling stubborn tree roots in your pipes? Here’s what worked for me
I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve seen a couple of those weird PVC cracks too, and it freaked me out when I bought my place. I think a lot of it comes down to how well the trench is prepped and backfilled, lik...
RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
Totally get the paranoia about older pipes - my place has some original copper that looks like it’s seen better days, so I’m in the same boat. I actually measured pressure at a few fixtures before doing anything, and it ...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
Honestly, I get the checklist thing, but I’m not totally sold on the foam sleeves alone. Maybe it’s just my house, but even with those and the sillcock, I still had a pipe freeze up last January when we hit that cold sna...
RE: How much did you pay to fix your fridge's ice maker?
Yeah, those sneaky leaks are the worst. I had a similar thing when I moved in - noticed a weird soft spot behind the fridge and turns out the ice maker line was barely dripping for who knows how long. Ended up shelling o...
RE: Getting That Stubborn Dishwasher Working Again Without Calling a Repair Guy
I know vinegar gets a lot of love, but I’ve read mixed things about using it too often in dishwashers. Some folks say the acid can mess with rubber seals over time - maybe that’s just internet paranoia, but it made me a ...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually had some luck with a dual-flush kit on my old American Standard. Took a bit of fiddling - adjusting the float and making sure the flapper sealed right - but once dialed in, ...
RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud
I get where you’re coming from with the cheap foam sleeves, but I actually had a different experience. I used the basic ones in my basement last winter - didn’t get soggy at all, but then again, I don’t have much moistur...