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RE: How can I tell whether a low-flow showerhead is clogged or simply too restrictive?
One detail I’d check before calling the spray pattern “inherently gentle” is the pressure used for the head’s flow rating. A showerhead may be rated at its stated gallons per minute at 80 psi, while a home delivers consi...
RE: How can I tell whether a low-flow showerhead is clogged or simply too restrictive?
Location is worth treating as a branch comparison rather than a diagnosis by itself. With the showerhead removed, compare flow at that shower arm with a lower nearby fixture under the same conditions, then repeat while a...
RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
That step-by-step list is a smart move. I learned the hard way too - one summer, tenants called me from out of state because the alarm went off and they just unplugged it, thinking it was a false alarm. By the time I fou...
RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me
I’ve put in a couple of those aerating models after a tenant specifically requested one. To be honest, I was skeptical - figured it was just another gimmick. But the feedback’s been surprisingly positive. Folks say it fe...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
I get where you’re coming from - no need to rip out drywall if the moisture’s under control and you’re keeping an eye on things. Still, I’ve learned the hard way that even a small spot of hidden mold can turn into a head...
RE: When your living room is a sauna but your bedroom's an igloo
Had a tenant once who thought closing off the vents in their guest room would push more air into the master bedroom. Ended up with the AC freezing up and a service call that cost more than just running the system as inte...
RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud
I get the urge to skip the labels - half the time, I can barely keep up with what’s behind which panel myself. That said, after one too many frantic hunts for the main shutoff (picture me in pajamas, water spraying every...