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RE: Hair around a bathroom sink stopper: how far should an auger go?
If the stopper lifts out easily and you can see hair caught right around it, I’d clean that area first rather than feed an auger past the linkage blindly. If the stopper doesn’t come out readily or the opening gives a cl...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
Man, plumbing gremlins are real - I swear they wait until you’re finally relaxed to strike. I get the flex pipe paranoia though. Had one kink on me once and it was a slow drip for weeks before I noticed. Rigid is a pain,...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
I get where you’re coming from - stuff like that can really bug you once you notice it. I’ve had a couple projects where something was just a little off, and then every time I walked by, it was all I could see. Drives me...
RE: Best ways to prep your home for sudden flooding?
Tried rain barrels last year, and honestly, they fill up so fast during a big storm that it barely puts a dent in the runoff. I mean, they're great for watering plants later, but when it pours, those things are overflowi...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
Honestly, I’ve had the opposite luck with flex pipes - maybe it’s just my area or water, but they always seem to get gunky and brittle way faster than I’d expect. The adjustable rigid kits are fiddly, yeah, but once I ge...
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
Yeah, I hear you on the “reliable” brands not holding up like they used to. Had a Moen in my last rental that started leaking after 18 months - felt like a joke considering the price. That’s honestly a good point. Somet...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
I get where you’re coming from with the foam sleeves - cheap and easy is hard to beat. But I’ve actually seen pipes freeze even with double insulation if there’s a nasty enough draft or a real cold snap. Sometimes that “...
RE: Plumbing pros weigh in: new app promises faster fixes and fewer headaches
I get the appeal of just doing it the old-fashioned way, but I dunno... I’ve actually had one of those apps save me a trip to the hardware store when I was totally stumped on a weird toilet fill valve. It’s hit or miss, ...