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mountaineer87
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RE: How often do you actually test your main water shut-off?
I get where you’re coming from - waiting until it’s stuck is just asking for trouble. I usually check mine about once a year, maybe twice if I remember, but honestly, I’ve never had it seize up. Maybe I’m just lucky, or ...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
I hear you on the heat cables - not much luck with those here either. My crawlspace is drafty too, and honestly, just stuffing every gap I could find with insulation made a bigger difference than anything else. Sealing v...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
Yeah, I hear that. I’ve wasted hours trying to get old fittings apart, only to snap something and make it worse. At what point do you just cut your losses and call in a pro?
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
Honestly, I’d rather deal with a stubborn old fridge than mess with all the sensors and boards in the new ones. Ever tried finding a replacement part for a ten-year-old model? Wonder if it’s just planned obsolescence or ...
RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?
Totally agree with this. Rushing it just leads to more headaches. I did a quick patch job once and ended up redoing the whole thing a month later because I got impatient. If the crack isn’t leaking, I’d just keep an eye ...
RE: When your living room is a sauna but your bedroom's an igloo
Yeah, patching things up is sometimes all you can do unless you want to drop a fortune. I’ve tried the same - insulation, space heaters, whatever works. Not perfect, but at least you’re not sweating the bill every month....
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
Kohler is the worst for this, in my experience - nothing universal ever fits right, and I’ve wasted way too much time trying. Aerators do seem to be the one thing I can get away with swapping, but cartridges and handles?...
RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting
Farmers markets are great for transparency, agreed. Did the same when I redid my plumbing - talked directly with local suppliers. Saved me headaches and felt good supporting local businesses too. Worth the extra effort, ...
RE: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?
Yeah, sensor faucets can be a pain. Had one in my last place - worked great at first, but after a year or so, it started randomly turning on at night. Freaked me out the first couple times, thought the place was haunted ...
RE: need some advice on setting up a rain harvesting setup at home
Had a squirrel chew through my plastic barrel lid once...little bugger wanted in bad. Switched to a metal lid and haven't had issues since. Wire mesh sounds good, but metal components seem to deter them better long-term.
RE: Rusty water heater woes - repair or replace?
Been there...feels like playing whack-a-mole at first. But you're right, once it's done, it's solid. Hang in there, you're close.