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RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code—how I do it

I’ve tried a couple of those leak sensors, mostly the basic battery ones you just set on the floor. They’re decent for catching a sudden puddle, like ...

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RE: When your basement smells like rotten eggs: weird facts about wastewater mishaps

It’s wild how something as basic as a dry trap can cause so much confusion. I’ve seen people tear apart appliances or even call in specialists before ...

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RE: Gravel or pipe? Weird things I learned about backyard drainage

I hear you on the fabric—tried the cheap stuff once and it was a mess by spring. As for those sock-covered pipes, I’ve seen them clog up with fine sil...

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RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures

Honestly, I’ve worked with both and didn’t notice a huge difference in water pressure between Grohe and Delta—at least not enough to sway me one way o...

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RE: Plumber on speed dial vs. plumbing apps—what's your go-to?

I get where you’re coming from. I’ve actually tried out one of those leak-detecting apps at home, just to see if it’d catch anything my eyes missed. H...

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RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick

Paint pens are a decent workaround, but I’ve had mixed results—sometimes they fade faster than I’d like, especially if there’s a lot of condensation. ...

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RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting

I’ve seen a few jobs where the greywater setup was done by someone who clearly didn’t know the codes, and it turned into a headache for the homeowner....

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RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?

You're definitely onto something with the aerator checks. I've seen plenty of faucets where the homeowner swears they have a major plumbing issue, onl...

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RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick

I've found forums helpful too, but sometimes the advice can be hit or miss... Ever had a bookmarked thread steer you wrong, or do you cross-reference ...

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

Duckweed is definitely relentless—I once saw it completely cover a small pond in just a couple weeks. Sneaky indeed. As for mosquito dunks, they're pr...

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RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick

Interesting point about the stickers fading—I'm a bit skeptical myself when it comes to outdoor labeling. I've seen a few jobs where stickers held up ...

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