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RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
I hear you on the flex tails - those things are like a blessing and a curse. They make weird angles possible, but if you aren’t careful, you end up with a pinched line or a slow clog from mineral crud. I’ll admit, I’m a ...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
You nailed it with the “science experiment under every third sink.” I can’t count how many times I’ve pulled out a cabinet bottom and found black mold or a soggy mess from a drip nobody noticed. Pressure tests are fine, ...
RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud
Towel trick is classic - always seems like a good idea until it starts smelling like a gym bag under the sink. About those pipes, if they're actually jumping when someone flushes, that's usually a pressure surge, not jus...
RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?
That line nails it. Water’s relentless - give it a hairline crack and it’ll turn it into a canyon if you’re not careful. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been called in after someone tried one of those “miracle” re...
RE: Rusty water heater woes - repair or replace?
Honestly, you nailed it - once rust shows up on the outside, that tank’s living on borrowed time. I’ve seen folks try every patch in the book, but like you said, it’s usually just delaying the inevitable. Sometimes savin...
RE: need some advice on plumbing stuff for DIY bathroom fix-up
Funny you mention that, because I've actually had decent luck with tape under sinks, even on older setups. I get that it can be a pain, especially if you're dealing with corroded threads or tight spaces, but sometimes it...
RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud
Yeah, fiberglass wrap can be tricky with condensation. I've seen cases where moisture gets trapped underneath, and over time it leads to corrosion or even mold issues. Foam sleeves usually breathe a bit better, but if yo...
RE: shower goes ice cold when someone flushes toilet
Actually, before jumping straight to galvanized pipes, I'd check your shower valve first. Older valves often don't balance pressure well, so when someone flushes, boom - instant ice bath. Galvanized pipes can be an issue...
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