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RE: When your heater ignores the thermostat: what would you do?
Honestly, I’m with you on the multimeter - nothing like seeing the numbers to know what’s really going on. I’ve seen folks “fix” a relay with a tap, only for it to die again two days later. If I’m poking around, it’s usu...
RE: Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?
Had a call last winter - tenant’s dishwasher backing up, water everywhere. High loop was there, but gunked up solid. If I’d run a dedicated drain, probably would’ve saved everyone a headache. High loops can work, but in ...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
Rerouting pipes is always a bit of a gamble, isn’t it? Sometimes you get lucky and everything lines up, but I’ve had jobs where a single stud throws the whole plan off. Last week, I had to notch out a joist just to get a...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
I get where you’re coming from - sometimes a torque wrench just feels like overthinking it, especially on older plumbing. I usually go for hand-tight, then a quarter turn with the wrench, but I’ve seen folks split a comp...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something? That “sad swirl” description is spot on. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen a dual-flush toilet where the half flush just doesn’t cut it. Sometimes...
RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud
Those stick-on labels really don’t stand a chance once the pipes start heating up, especially if you’re dealing with temps above 120°F. Zip-tie tags are a solid call - simple, but they last. I’ve seen folks try marker di...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
Heat-shrink tubing with labels is something I’ve mostly come across in electrical too, but now you mention it, I’m wondering why we don’t see it more on PEX or copper. It seems like a solid way to keep things readable lo...
RE: Thinking about swapping to a pedestal sink - tips or regrets?
Pedestal sinks can definitely be tricky, especially with older plumbing setups. I remember installing one in a 1940s house a while back - nothing lined up right, and I ended up having to solder in some custom-length copp...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
Yeah, this hits the nail on the head. I've lost count of how many times I've seen DIY faucet replacements turn into mini disasters because someone got frustrated and started forcing parts that just weren't budging. Plumb...
RE: would you switch to a composting toilet at home?
Haha, I totally get that hesitation...it's definitely a mental hurdle at first. I've installed a few composting toilets for clients, and most end up pleasantly surprised by how manageable it is once they get used to it. ...