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mthompson10
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RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Swivel joints are the bane of my existence, honestly. I’ve had better luck with a dab of plumber’s silicone grease every few months - WD-40 just doesn’t cut it long-term. Those rubber nozzle heads do seem to last longer,...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Rainwater toilets sound great on paper, but I’ve seen what happens when you try to retrofit them into buildings with pipes older than disco. You end up with more “maintenance adventures” than actual savings. Greywater’s ...
RE: What do you keep on hand for sudden sewer backups?
Mesh drain covers are a must, I agree - saved me from tenants flushing who-knows-what more than once. I’d add a heavy-duty plunger to the list, though. The cheap ones barely do anything, but a good flange plunger can cle...
RE: When ignoring leaky pipes costs more than you think
That line hits home. I’ve had tenants call me in the middle of the night for what started as a “tiny drip” and turned into a mini flood. Honestly, tech can be a pain - false alarms drive everyone nuts - but I’d still rat...
RE: When your water heater goes rogue: quick fixes and hacks
Can’t argue with that - caught a slow drip once just by poking around. That $2 washer saved me a nightmare. Condensation’s one thing, but those tiny leaks are sneaky... and insurance never covers as much as you’d hope.