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RE: Drips from the box vs. leaks at the connections - what’s worse?
Drips from the box are sneaky, but man, a connection leak is like a ticking water bomb. I had one go from “eh, that’s just a tiny drop” to “why is there a fountain under my sink?” in about two hours. Still, I’m paranoid ...
RE: Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?
Man, the “mystery backup” is like a rite of passage for anyone who’s ever tried to DIY a dishwasher install. I swear, you can stare at those pipes for an hour, run water, poke around, and everything looks peachy - until ...
RE: Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?
I hear you on the hassle factor - crawling under the sink with a flashlight and a prayer isn’t my idea of a good time either. I stuck with the high loop for years, but after one too many “why does my kitchen smell like s...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
I totally get that urge to just leave things be - sometimes “investigating” just means inviting chaos. But I’ve also found a couple of surprises behind my walls (one was a bird’s nest, not kidding), so sometimes poking a...
RE: Low-flow toilets: worth the hype or just a pain?
I hear you on the early low-flow models - they were basically a polite suggestion to your plumbing rather than an actual flush. The pressure-assisted ones are way better, but yeah, they can be a bit needy when it comes t...