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RE: When a plunger just isn't enough
Yeah, I hear you on not wanting to mess with what’s working. But man, every time I’ve left an old gate valve in place “just for now,” it’s come back to haunt me at the worst possible moment. Last winter, one seized up ri...
RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
Before choosing tape or mastic, establish whether that joint is in an air duct or the combustion exhaust. They're different applications. A foil tape's temperature rating doesn't approve it for an exhaust flue; that need...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
I’ve run into that too - those “no tape needed” fittings almost never hold up for me. As for mineral buildup, I usually find it’s more on the head itself than the threads, especially if you’ve got hard water. If you have...
RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
That’s the truth. I learned the hard way - tried to fix a soggy patch by digging a little trench, only to realize later I’d just sent all the water straight toward my patio. Not my brightest moment. Also, totally agree a...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
I know what you mean about chasing down obscure parts - last time I tried to fix a corroded tailpiece, I ended up making three trips to the hardware store and still had to improvise with a rubber washer that didn’t quite...