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RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump

Has anyone tried building a partial enclosure instead of a full box? I’ve wondered if leaving the top open or adding some vent holes would help with t...

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RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks

I’ve noticed the same thing with those clear housings—they look cool at first, but after a year or two, you’re just staring at a foggy mess. I tried c...

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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots

I hear you on the hydro jetting—had a plumber try it on my old clay pipes and it actually made a small crack way worse. Ended up needing a patch job a...

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RE: Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good

I switched to a silicone catcher a few months back, actually. It’s easier to clean than the mesh ones, but yeah, it still collects some gross stuff—ma...

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RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me

I’ve actually tried the lemon trick too, and you’re right—it does make the bathroom smell way nicer than vinegar. The only thing is, I found it left a...

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RE: What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight?

Title: Musty Smell Isn’t Always About Water I get what you’re saying about moisture being the usual suspect, but I’ve actually had a musty smell pop ...

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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots

Letting sweet woodruff take over sounds like a genius move—I hadn’t thought of that one. I’ve had similar luck with shredded leaf mulch, too. It just ...

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RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?

I get nervous about hacking into drywall too soon, especially if you’re not 100% sure where the water’s coming from. I’ve had a couple of “false alarm...

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RE: shower goes ice cold when someone flushes toilet

Interesting...didn't realize thermostatic valves made that big of a difference. I've been dealing with the cold-shock dance for years, haha. Was insta...

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RE: just read about a guy flooding his house trying to DIY install bathroom fixtures

Haha, the midnight plumbing club grows again...been there too. Do you guys usually swap out fittings every time, or just inspect and reuse? I tend to ...

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RE: are water-saving toilets really worth the hype?

Hmm, but has anyone considered the quality of installation? I've had a cheaper water-saving toilet installed properly and it flushes just fine—rarely ...

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RE: shower goes ice cold when someone flushes toilet

Totally agree about checking the pressure regulator first—saved me a ton of hassle. Did you also check if your shower valve is pressure-balanced? Mine...

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