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RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?

Can’t argue with that logic—nothing like a surprise indoor waterfall to make you appreciate a good label, ugly or not. I’ll admit, I was skeptical abo...

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RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud

I get the appeal of zip ties and shrink tube, but honestly, I’ve had mixed luck with that combo. In my crawlspace, the shrink tube just slid around an...

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RE: SEPTIC SYSTEM NIGHTMARES: DID YOU KNOW THIS?

NOTHING LIKE A SEPTIC SURPRISE “Flushable” wipes are a total scam. I learned that the hard way after a backup last year—never again. I’m still not co...

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RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?

I get the temptation to just patch and move on, especially if you’re not too worried about how it looks. But I’ve seen those “quick fixes” turn into b...

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RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud

I get the appeal of PEX, especially if you're looking to save time and avoid torch work. But I have to admit, I'm still a bit skeptical about its long...

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RE: shower goes ice cold when someone flushes toilet

Good advice overall, but I'd caution against jumping straight into replacing valves before ruling out simpler fixes. Sometimes, it's just a matter of ...

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RE: just dealt with a gas leak scare—anyone else used those home detectors?

Had a similar experience myself last year. I bought a mid-range detector thinking it was good enough—passed all the button tests and everything. Then ...

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

I've had decent luck with baking soda and vinegar too, but honestly, it hasn't always cleared tougher clogs for me. Ended up using a drain snake a cou...

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RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM—Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?

Good tip on labeling breakers clearly—though I'd still double-check with a voltage tester. I've seen mislabeled panels before, and that's not a surpri...

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