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michellewalker1429
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RE: keeping my basement dry - any sump pump wisdom?
That outage-risk priority makes sense. For a pump with a changed hum, though, first establish whether it’s reliably moving water, and get it checked if not. Once operation is dependable, the backup decision can be weighe...
RE: What do you keep on hand for sudden sewer backups?
Totally agree on the contractor bags - regular ones just tear or leak when you need them most. I’d say, though, sometimes plastic sheeting feels like overkill until you’re in the thick of it. Still, better safe than sorr...
RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
Totally get where you’re coming from. I rushed my install too, thinking I’d just tighten everything and be fine… but one tiny leak later, I was ripping up eco-friendly insulation I’d just put in. Lesson learned: patience...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
I totally get what you mean about the “universal” kits. I tried one last year thinking it’d be a quick eco-upgrade, but my old tank just wasn’t having it. The half flush was either too weak or, weirdly, sometimes stronge...