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RE: Rusty water heater woes—repair or replace?

I installed one about two years ago hoping it'd solve our sediment issues. It helped somewhat, but honestly, sediment still builds up over time—just s...

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RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM—Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?

Couldn't agree more. After my own basement flood fiasco, I grabbed a few cheap sensors online—best $30 I've spent in ages. Sure, they're not perfect, ...

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RE: Thinking about swapping to a pedestal sink—tips or regrets?

I totally relate to your experience. A few years ago I swapped out a bulky vanity for a pedestal sink in our small guest bathroom. Definitely opened u...

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RE: Help, my basement drain's backing up again...

Yeah, totally agree that drain cleaners and plungers aren't gonna solve this long-term. Had a similar headache a few years back—turned out the main is...

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RE: toilet disaster strikes again... help needed asap

Had similar issues myself. Plastic guards are okay if you're on a tight budget, but durability can be hit or miss. Had one crack after just 8 months i...

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RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?

Yeah, that's a good point. I've tried color-coding valves before—red tape for hot water, blue for cold, and yellow for gas lines—and it seemed to help...

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RE: Finally got my bathroom reno right for everyone to use comfortably

Totally agree with this. I replaced my fan last year too—went from about 4 sones to around 1—and it made a huge difference in comfort. But honestly, t...

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RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?

I've tried the label maker route too, but honestly, the replacement tape costs started adding up. Now I just use painter's tape and a sharpie—cheap an...

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RE: Finally fixed my flooded driveway nightmare

Hand warmers are handy, but honestly, a good pair of insulated gloves is way more practical long-term. I grabbed some on clearance a few years back—st...

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RE: weird sump pump fact I just learned today

Good call on the lint trap at the washer drain—I started doing that a few months ago and it's saved me a ton of hassle. Cheap packs at the hardware st...

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