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RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter

That burning smell is the worst kind of surprise, especially when you’re just trying to keep pipes from freezing. I’ve had mice get into my crawlspace...

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RE: Why does my hot water sometimes sound like popcorn?

I’ve always just used plain water when flushing mine, but I’ve heard of folks adding vinegar to help break up mineral deposits. Not sure if it really ...

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RE: What do you keep on hand for sudden sewer backups?

I’ve wondered about those air blasters too—seems like they’d either be super satisfying or a total mess. I’ve stuck with the plunger and a decent auge...

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RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?

I’ve wondered about those cameras too, especially since I’ve got some 60-year-old pipes that make weird noises sometimes. Did you find the camera easy...

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RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?

Honestly, I kinda like the oddball setups sometimes. It keeps me on my toes. I’ve found “wrong” handle directions that actually make more sense in tig...

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RE: Is underfloor heating really worth it?

That’s interesting—did you use electric or water-based underfloor heating? I’ve heard the electric ones heat up faster, but maybe that’s just marketin...

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RE: What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight?

I get what you mean, but sometimes that musty smell just creeps in even if there’s no obvious water damage. Have you checked behind any furniture or i...

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RE: Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good

I get the love for mesh drain catchers, but I’ve actually had mixed luck with them. Maybe it’s just my sink, but they seem to slow down the water flow...

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RE: Spin cycle issues: unplug and reset or dive straight into the filter?

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about not wanting to jump straight into taking things apart. I used to be guilty of that—figured if I just started u...

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RE: Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good

I totally get what you mean about the “indoor water feature”—been there, done that, mopped it up. Those shutoff valves can be sneaky if they haven’t b...

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