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matthewjones631
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RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
- Water damage bills can get wild - think “surprise vacation you never wanted” prices. - Last kitchen cabinet job I did after a leak? About $1,200, and that was just the cabinet and some drywall. Didn’t even touch the fl...
RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
- Ugly hoses are the bane of my existence. I swear, people notice them faster than a puddle under the cabinet. - Under-sink installs can be a wrestling match with 30-year-old pipes, but once you win, it’s out of sight, o...
RE: Water pressure woes - anyone else dealt with this?
Honestly, I hear this a lot, but in my experience, it’s not always the old pipes causing the drama. Sometimes it’s the new “improved” fittings that are a little too clever for their own good. I’ve seen plenty of 60s copp...
RE: Getting That Stubborn Dishwasher Working Again Without Calling a Repair Guy
- Gotta admit, “good enough” gets the job done most of the time. But about that vinegar - yeah, it’s a classic, but I’ve seen it chew up more seals than I care to count. - If you’re after a quick fix, running a hot cyc...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
- Gotta admit, I’ve seen some shower heads that just refuse to cooperate no matter what you throw at them. But before tossing it, have you tried soaking the whole thing overnight in vinegar? Not just a quick rinse - like...