medicine_megan
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RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting

Yeah, I hear you on the “eco-friendly brown” grass—been there. Rain barrels are great until you realize just how little water they actually hold when ...

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RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?

I totally get the mutant octopus thing—my sketches always end up looking like some kind of cryptid sighting, too. But honestly, I’m still not 100% sol...

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RE: are water-saving toilets really worth the hype?

Honestly, I’ve seen the same thing—people get these fancy water-savers and then end up flushing twice, which kinda defeats the purpose. It’s like, yea...

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RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing—anyone else find it tricky?

Man, I totally get the frustration with labels just not holding up in those boiler rooms. I’ve had painter’s tape basically melt off after a couple we...

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RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?

Had one like that recently, actually. Thought the cartridge was just being stubborn, but turns out the previous installer had jammed it in with some k...

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RE: What if your street flooded because drains were clogged?

Never did figure out whose junk clogged ours, but honestly, it could've been anyone's. People toss all sorts of random stuff around here—I've seen eve...

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RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down

I've heard similar stuff about skin and hair improvements, but honestly, I'm still on the fence. Wonder if anyone's noticed a difference in soap usage...

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RE: Kitchen sink disaster—DIY or call a plumber?

Yeah, plumber's tape is great, but honestly, I've seen people go way overboard with it. A couple wraps is usually enough—too much and you risk making ...

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RE: anyone tried sustainable plumbing upgrades at home?

Haha, that's exactly why I've been hesitant about installing a big rainwater tank myself. I've seen plenty of setups where people end up spending more...

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RE: toilet disaster strikes again... help needed asap

Had my own run-in with silicone rings last year—thought they'd be easier, but nope. Ended up with a slow leak that drove me nuts for weeks. Wax rings ...

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RE: need some advice on setting up a rain harvesting setup at home

Yeah, underground drainage definitely has its perks, but honestly, it's not always a must-have. I've seen setups where people just redirect overflow i...

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RE: Eco-Friendly Ways to Keep Your Drains Clear and Fresh

Yeah, baking soda and vinegar never really impressed me either. I mean, it bubbles up nicely and makes you feel like you're doing something productive...

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RE: is your home's plumbing secretly dangerous?

Had a similar scare at my place a while back. Turned out to be nothing serious, but the plumber who checked it mentioned most people don't bother insp...

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