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RE: Turning sunlight into hot showers: best kits or hacks?
I get the worry about PEX outside - I've had the same debate in my head. Copper feels safer, but man, that price tag hurts. I did end up using PEX with conduit for a short run and yeah, it was kind of a pain, but it’s he...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
That’s interesting - never would’ve thought mulch could cause that much trouble. I’m still trying to figure out if my issue’s outside or inside. Did you ever check your window wells or basement drains? I’ve heard clogged...
RE: When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save
I’ve heard the wax rings are tried and true, but I keep seeing those rubber ones at the hardware store and wondering if I’m missing out on something easier. The mess with wax kind of freaks me out, honestly. Has anyone h...
RE: WHEN YOUR TUB WON'T DRAIN: DIY FIXES THAT ACTUALLY WORK?
I totally get what you mean about the enzyme cleaners - some of them are basically just expensive air fresheners. I tried the baking soda and vinegar trick too, but it only worked for a minor clog. The industrial stuff s...
RE: Choosing between in-kitchen and underground grease traps - what would you do?
I get what you’re saying about in-kitchen traps being hard to ignore, but honestly, I’d rather deal with a little extra cleaning than risk a hidden mess underground. I’ve got a tiny kitchen, though, and even a small trap...
RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?
I ran into this after moving in - had a leak behind the wall and nobody could tell me what pipe went where. Ended up cutting a hole just to trace it. Wish the last owner had labeled anything at all... even a sticky note ...