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RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?

That’s a pretty fair assessment. Those first few under-sink installs can be nerve-wracking, but it’s impressive how quickly you pick up the little det...

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RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center

Honestly, as long as you’re using a high-quality silicone and making sure the gap’s fully sealed, you’re probably fine. Still, I’d recommend checking ...

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

I’ve seen that happen more times than I can count—those bargain shower heads are basically a gamble. Sometimes they work, but more often you end up wi...

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RE: anyone tried sustainable plumbing upgrades at home?

I hear you on the dual-flush headaches—sometimes those retrofits just don’t play nice with older plumbing. I’ve seen a few rain barrel setups feeding ...

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RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud

I hear you about insulation not making a huge difference in how fast hot water arrives, especially on short runs. But I’ve actually seen a noticeable ...

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RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing—anyone else find it tricky?

Push-fits are handy for quick fixes in a pinch, but I'd be cautious about relying on them near boilers. Boilers put fittings through a lot—constant te...

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RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick

Haha, that sounds painfully familiar. Honestly, I've found that videos are rarely practical in the heat of the moment—too much fluff and intros. Inste...

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RE: toilet disaster strikes again... help needed asap

Been there myself. Flange height is definitely critical—had a similar issue where the wax ring compressed unevenly due to a slight tilt I overlooked. ...

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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots

I get the hesitation—initial costs can feel steep. But when you factor in yearly repairs and headaches, root barriers often end up cheaper overall. De...

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RE: need some advice on setting up a rain harvesting setup at home

Connecting multiple barrels is definitely a solid approach, especially if you have limited space and want to maximize capacity. I've seen setups where...

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