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RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
Totally get what you mean about the tiny parts causing big headaches. I once spent hours chasing a pressure drop, only to find a cracked washer hiding behind the pump housing. Manuals are great for diagrams, but nothing ...
RE: Why are so many people getting tripped up by bathroom sink installs lately?
I hear you on the particle board frustration, but I’ll say - if you seal the cutouts with waterproof paint or caulk, it actually holds up better than I expected. As for eco-friendly traps, have you checked out brass bott...
RE: Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?
Had a similar back-and-forth with my dad when we swapped out his old tub for a shower. He’s old school and swears by copper, but after sweating pipes in a cramped wall cavity once, I was ready to try something else. PEX ...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Manual shutoffs definitely have their charm - less to go wrong, and you know exactly how it works. I’ve seen a few smart valves fail during power outages, which is a nightmare if you’re not home. Testing your shutoff eve...
RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud
Yeah, peppermint oil was a total bust for me too. I remember spending a whole weekend trying to chase down this weird scratching noise in my walls - thought I was losing my mind. Eventually, I grabbed some silicone caulk...