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RE: Plunger or hand auger for a slow sink?
If the stopper can be cleared enough for a plunger to seal, but the auger’s path past the linkage is uncertain, I’d try the plunger first. It may not reach a deeper clog, but the uncertain auger route makes its extra rea...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Had to deal with a rainwater toilet setup at a rental once - honestly, it was more finicky than I expected. The pump got jammed with grit after a few months, and the filter needed cleaning way more often than the install...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
No kidding. I learned that lesson the hard way when I had a “fixed” outlet that zapped my drill. Now I keep one of those testers in my junk drawer - beats guessing with a screwdriver and crossed fingers.
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
Trenchless is all the rage lately, but I gotta say, it’s not always the magic fix people hope for. It works great if your pipes are mostly intact and just need lining, but if you’ve got sections that are totally collapse...