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RE: Half flush never seems to work right—am I missing something?

Funny timing—I’ve got the same Glacier Bay dual-flush and had high hopes, but yeah, that half flush is basically just a courtesy swirl. I’ve tried adj...

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RE: Half flush never seems to work right—am I missing something?

I get what you’re saying, but I’ve actually had some luck tweaking the water level in the tank. On my last one, bumping it up just a bit made the half...

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RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick

Color coding is such a game changer, especially when you’re in panic mode and can’t remember which valve does what. I’ve also scribbled quick notes ri...

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RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud

I get where you’re coming from about the seams not holding up. I’ve had mixed results myself—sometimes they stick for years, other times I’m back unde...

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RE: What if your street flooded because drains were clogged?

I get what you’re saying about liability, but I’ve actually heard of a couple towns where the city sent out letters warning people not to touch the dr...

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RE: Getting That Stubborn Dishwasher Working Again Without Calling a Repair Guy

That’s exactly it—vinegar’s great for smells, but it won’t do much if there’s a chunk of eggshell stuck in the filter. Ever notice how some dishwasher...

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RE: Plumbing pros weigh in: new app promises faster fixes and fewer headaches

I get what you all mean about trusting your own senses more than any app. I’ve tried a couple of those leak detection gadgets, and they’re cool for pe...

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

Laminated cheat sheets are great, but do you guys ever practice shutting off your water valve periodically? I thought I was all set until I actually t...

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RE: are water-saving toilets really worth the hype?

This is exactly what I've found too. When we remodeled our bathroom a few years back, I debated forever between dual-flush and single-flush low-flow. ...

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RE: Plumbing pros weigh in: new app promises faster fixes and fewer headaches

Yeah, sensor placement can be tricky... ever had a leak sensor go off just because of condensation from pipes? Happened to me in the basement—thought ...

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RE: Water pressure woes—anyone else dealt with this?

Did you check if there was any sediment buildup when you installed the new fixtures? Sometimes when you switch to low-flow, the narrower openings can ...

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RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting

Definitely agree with you there—once you get a system down, greywater doesn't feel like a chore anymore. Have you found certain household products eas...

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RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down

I've had mixed luck with vinegar too. Sometimes it clears things right up, other times it's like I didn't even bother. Toothpick trick sounds good tho...

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RE: Finally found a natural way to unclog drains—anyone else tried this?

I've been following this thread because I've had mixed experiences with enzyme cleaners myself. I totally agree with the point about patience being ke...

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