pmartin84
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RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me

Filtered showerheads are kind of like putting a band-aid on a leaky pipe, yeah, but sometimes you just need a quick fix before you can do surgery. Not...

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RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?

Couldn’t agree more—waiting is just asking for trouble. I’ve seen folks try to “patch” old galvanized with duct tape and wishful thinking... never end...

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RE: Half flush never seems to work right—am I missing something?

Man, I hear you. Half flushes are like the “diet soda” of toilets—never quite satisfying. I’ve fiddled with ours too, and it’s either Niagara Falls or...

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RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM

I just went for the “dig right in” approach—mostly because I’m impatient and a little lazy when it comes to yard work. Didn’t amend the soil, just yan...

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RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center

Man, flex pipes are like that last resort snack you eat at 2am—does the job, but you know you’ll regret it later. Last month, I tried to get a rigid t...

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RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM

Tried the combo route last year—bit of gravel, some rushes, and a shallow trench. It helped, but honestly, the trench did most of the work. Plants loo...

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RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code—how I do it

Had a similar run-in last month—thought I’d be clever and use the clear primer since it was all I could find at the supply house. Inspector took one l...

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