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RE: basic plumbing stuff everyone should have around the house?
For someone just starting out, I’d put a flashlight and adjustable pliers ahead of a pipe wrench. A flashlight is handy for seeing under the sink, while a pipe wrench feels like more tool than I’d want to use on an unfam...
RE: What counts as a repeat water-heater repair under warranty?
Yes, that would make me look closely at the wording. If the same hot-water symptom returned and the listed part still worked, I’d want to know whether the warranty covers a follow-up visit to assess related components, e...
RE: Temporary containment or replace the leaking kitchen fixture now?
A pan helps with a drain-side leak, but it only catches water that reaches it. Water can wick beneath the cabinet base or toward nearby flooring, so a dry-looking pan doesn’t rule out hidden moisture. Check those edges t...
RE: Replace the splash guard or the whole disposal?
The guard’s physical condition is a useful check before ordering anything. Hardened or torn rubber, or a guard that’s permanently distorted and no longer fits the sink opening evenly, supports replacing just that part if...