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RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
Swapping to quarter-turns is a smart move, especially with hard water. I’ve seen plenty of multi-turns seize up, and it’s never at a convenient time. That said, I’m a bit skeptical about how much “exercising” them really...
RE: When your basement smells like rotten eggs: weird facts about wastewater mishaps
Yeah, but have you ever tried to find one of those gaps when everything looks fine? Drives me nuts. Sometimes I wonder if the smell’s just stuck in the concrete or something... Anyone else ever get a false alarm from an ...
RE: KEEPING THE HEAT ON: DOES REGULAR FILTER CLEANING REALLY MATTER?
Ever notice how some folks swear by those super high MERV filters, but their systems end up running louder or even shutting down? I get the cleaner air argument, but is it really worth the risk if your blower motor’s str...
RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
Honestly, I’ve seen way too many false alarms to take them at face value, but you never know when it’s actually legit. Did anyone ever have one go off and ignore it, only for it to turn into a real problem? Sometimes I t...
RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me
I get the logic behind low-flow showerheads, but honestly, I’ve had mixed results. Some models just didn’t cut it for rinsing out shampoo, especially with longer hair. Maybe I just picked a dud, but I’m still not totally...