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RE: Why sump pumps are the unsung heroes under your house
I had no idea you were supposed to do this until I moved in - thought the pump just magically worked forever. Is there a trick to spotting corrosion early, or is it just a visual thing? Also, does anyone actually use wat...
RE: Plastic Vs. Tile-Ready Shower Bases: Which One's Less Hassle?
Yeah, that’s the part that freaks me out too. I’m not exactly Bob Vila, and the idea of a shower base that sounds like it’s haunted every time I step in isn’t super appealing. Anyone else paranoid about stepping through ...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Vinegar soak is definitely underrated. I tried a filter once and honestly, the pressure drop was barely noticeable - what really made a difference was popping off the showerhead and seeing all the mineral crud inside. Ev...
RE: When your water heater goes rogue: quick fixes and hacks
Haha, yeah, my partner just sighs and goes back to bed at this point. I get what you mean about sweating copper - every time I break out the torch, I’m convinced I’ll set off the smoke alarm or worse. Does anyone else tr...
RE: Low-flow toilets: worth the hype or just a pain?
That’s a good point about the pipes. I was all set to blame our new low-flow for the constant clogs, but after poking around (and a plumber visit), turns out our old cast iron pipes are basically half the size they shoul...