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RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Honestly, I think you handled it like a pro. I’ve poked my fair share of shower nozzles with whatever was handy - once even used a bamboo skewer because it was the closest thing. As long as you’re not going full force, y...
RE: Gravel Vs. Corrugated Pipe: Which Works Better For Drain Fixes?
Funny, I had a similar thing happen with corrugated pipe in my backyard. The ground here is mostly clay, and after a couple years, the pipe started getting gunked up with mud and roots. I guess the little ridges just lov...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had pretty good luck rebuilding old valves - especially the chunky brass ones from the 60s. Maybe I’ve just been lucky, or maybe it’s because I’m still learning and doubl...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
I get what you mean about heat tape being iffy sometimes. Last winter, I helped install some at my uncle's cabin, and we thought we were all set - until he called me in a panic one night because it stopped working. Turne...