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RE: Dripping taps driving me nuts - why is it never a quick fix?
Been there, done that - last time I tried matching a cartridge, I ended up with three “almost right” ones and a headache. Honestly, those old spindle taps might drip more often, but at least you can fix them with a $2 wa...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
That “magician gone wrong” bit hits way too close to home. I’ve had my share of wrestling with those sensor taps, especially in commercial kitchens where they’re supposed to make life easier but end up being the main sou...
RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
Had a call last winter where the heat was barely trickling out - tenant swore up and down the furnace was dying. Got there, popped the panel, and the washable filter looked like it’d been through a dust storm. Thing was ...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
Had this exact debate with myself last winter when a client wanted their pedestal sink lined up with the light fixture - except the old copper lines were a good four inches off. I’ll admit, I’ve done the hacky “snake the...
RE: When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save
Yeah, I hear you on the rubber gaskets - they’re a game changer compared to the old wax rings. I’ve swapped out a few at 2am and not having to scrape wax off the floor is a win in my book. Still wish someone would crack ...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
I get where you're coming from - - but I've seen a fair number of those cheaper wraps start to sag or get moldy after a couple of wet seasons. Wool-based insulators are interesting, but in my experience, they can soak u...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Maple roots are brutal. I once had to jackhammer a section of sidewalk because the roots literally lifted it six inches in a year. Tried copper sulfate, tried trenching - no dice. Ended up calling it quits and just remov...