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RE: Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?

Haven’t had any PEX issues behind tile so far, and I’ve done a couple showers with it. The stuff’s pretty tough, but I do get a little nervous about r...

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

Been there, done that—except my “flashlight” was actually my phone with 3% battery left. Nothing like trying to find the shutoff valve while your phon...

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RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM

I hear you on the French drains—my wallet still hasn’t forgiven me for that project, but my basement sure has. Ever tried those rain gardens or gradin...

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RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures

Totally get what you mean about the finishes—when folks stick to their guns and keep things coordinated, it just works. I’ve seen some wild combos tha...

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RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?

Toothpaste and superglue—now that’s a combo I haven’t tried, but I can totally picture the aftermath. Honestly, if it’s just a clean crack and the are...

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RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons

Couldn’t agree more about the foam covers being a bit overrated. I used to slap those things on and call it a day, but after one winter where my garag...

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RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down

Haha, I totally get the temptation of those rainfall heads...they look so fancy in the store displays. Glad you got it sorted without splashing out (p...

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RE: anyone tried sustainable plumbing upgrades at home?

I've actually run into that condensation issue myself—thought I was being clever installing an inline trap, but ended up with a mini rainforest in my ...

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

Yeah, acrylic latex caulk around toilets is like using duct tape on a leaky boat—looks good at first, but you're gonna regret it later. I learned that...

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