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RE: Gravel Vs. Corrugated Pipe: Which Works Better For Drain Fixes?
Yeah, I hear you. I went with corrugated once thinking it’d be easier and cheaper, but the roots from my neighbor’s maple found their way in within three years. Digging up soggy ground to fix it was a nightmare. Solid pi...
RE: How would I remove this stem to replace it?
Funny you mention plant-based lubricants - I tried one last year when I was swapping out a faucet stem in my old place. Honestly, it didn’t do much for the stuck threads, but at least it smelled better than WD-40. I alwa...
RE: Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good
Funny you mention the mesh strainer - mine catches so much random stuff I’m honestly surprised what makes it down the drain in the first place. I’m with you on the metal traps, though. Plastic always felt like a ticking ...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
Yeah, you and me both. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve gone to someone’s house, turned the handle the way I *think* is cold, and nearly scalded myself. It’s like playing faucet roulette. Honestly, I’m not totally ...
RE: Quick fixes for surprise water disasters - does pipe tape actually work?
Funny you mention that. I once patched a pinhole on a horizontal copper line behind my washer with silicone tape and it held for almost four months, but the same stuff on a vertical pipe in the basement started leaking a...
RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?
Yeah, I hear you on the leaky old faucets. Pulled one out of a 60s ranch last year that was basically held together by mineral deposits and wishful thinking. The new cartridge stuff is a headache sometimes, though - why ...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
True, but honestly, laminating always felt like overkill to me. I usually just print stuff out and toss it when it gets wrecked. Paper's cheap enough, and laminating seems like extra hassle...
RE: Thinking about swapping to a pedestal sink - tips or regrets?
I dunno, I get the appeal of pedestal sinks - sleek look, extra floor space - but honestly, storage became a real headache for me. Had one in my old place, and while it looked great at first, I quickly realized I had now...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Haha, yeah, washers are sneaky little devils. I remember when I first moved into my place, the shower was doing exactly what you're describing - spraying everywhere but down. Thought I'd be clever and just tighten everyt...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
Yeah, that's a solid tip. Reminds me of when I first moved into my place - thought everything was fine until I noticed a weird smell under the sink. Couldn't see anything obvious, but when I ran my hand along the pipes, ...
RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?
I get the appeal of low-flow fixtures, but honestly, my experience wasn't quite as rosy. Installed a low-flow showerhead last year, and while the water savings were decent, the drop in pressure drove me nuts. Felt like r...
RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing - anyone else find it tricky?
Had a similar issue myself a couple years back. Kept topping up the pressure, convinced there was some hidden leak under the floorboards (cue visions of ripping up carpets and floorboards in a panic...). Turned out the e...
RE: just dealt with a gas leak scare - anyone else used those home detectors?
Had a similar realization myself after a scare last winter. I had mine plugged into an outlet near the floor, figuring gas sinks, right? Turns out that's true for propane and natural gas, but CO mixes evenly with air. En...
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