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RE: How can I tell if a fixture shutoff is actually stopping the water?
Isolation means the fixture’s flow stops. A little water already in the spout or line may drip briefly, but it should taper off; there’s no fixed time because fixtures differ. If dripping stays steady or resumes, treat t...
RE: That weird hissing sound behind the bathroom door...
I get what you mean about wanting to see the problem, but honestly, I’d rather have a mystery hiss than a leaky faucet any day. At least with the hiss, it’s usually something like a valve or a pipe joint, and if you catc...
RE: Dripping taps driving me nuts - why is it never a quick fix?
I swapped out the cartridge in my kitchen tap last year, and honestly, it did the trick for a while. But after about six months, the drip came back, which was pretty frustrating. I’m starting to think the cheap replaceme...
RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
Reusable filters are one of those things I keep wanting to love, but I’m not totally sold. I tried a washable one last winter because, like you, I figured it’d be better for the environment and maybe save me some cash in...
RE: Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from. I’ve had the same debate in my head - copper feels “safer” somehow, but then you read about pinhole leaks and start second-guessing. I totally relate to this: We went with PE...