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

Funny how often that gets overlooked. I’ve lost count of how many times folks jump straight to gadgets before looking at the basics. Did you ever run into issues with pinhole leaks after replacing those rusted sections? ...

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

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

That rodent thing is real, but honestly, in most homes it’s not a dealbreaker unless you already have critter issues. As for water pressure or taste - haven’t noticed much difference with PEX vs. copper over the years. M...

RE: LOW SHOWER PRESSURE: DOES THAT BOOSTER PUMP REALLY WORK?

Those old pipes really do have a mind of their own. I’ve seen folks throw a booster pump on a system that’s still mostly clogged, and yeah, it can just push the problem further down the line - sometimes literally. But af...

RE: How much did you pay to fix your fridge's ice maker?

Funny you mention the braided kits - I’ve had my share of wrestling with copper lines behind fridges, and honestly, those stainless ones have saved my knuckles more than once. They’re not indestructible, but for most fol...

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

Funny how often it comes to that. I’ve seen folks spend hours trying every trick in the book, only to realize the plastic’s cracked or the threads are stripped. Had a call once where the culprit was actually a chunk of o...

RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures

Honestly, I’ve seen folks get tripped up by the “keep your receipts” advice. In my experience, some brands (Grohe comes to mind) will work with you even if you don’t have every scrap of paperwork, as long as you can show...

RE: Plumber on speed dial vs. plumbing apps - what's your go-to?

I get where you’re coming from. I’ve seen both sides - sometimes those app folks surprise you with solid work, but other times, you’re left wondering if you should’ve just called the pro you trust. Had a neighbor once wh...

RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?

Had a client last winter who swore by his fancy sensors, but the real hero was a $3 tube of caulk. He got an alert at 2am, but by the time he checked, the crawlspace was already an icebox. Turns out, there was a gap unde...

RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?

Yeah, learned this the hard way myself. Had a slow drip under my sink, figured I'd just wrap it up with plumber's tape and call it good. Worked fine for a couple weeks...until I came home to a mini flood in the kitchen. ...