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RE: Finally ditched the black tank: my dry loo journey
Yeah, I get what you mean. I went a bit overboard on my first setup too - ended up with more plastic boxes than actual wiring. In hindsight, a little common sense goes a long way. Curious though, has anyone here actually...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
I hear you on the sensitivity thing - mine used to kick on if I took a hot shower with the door open, but also if I just ran the sink for a minute. I ended up swapping to a model with an adjustable dial tucked behind the...
RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me
Yeah, those early “eco” showerheads were honestly kind of a joke. I remember trying one at my cousin’s place years ago and it was like, why even bother getting wet? The newer ones are a huge step up. I swapped ours out l...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Totally get what you mean. I went with mold-resistant drywall in my bathroom thinking I was being proactive, but when the washing machine hose blew, none of that mattered - everything had to go. Insurance adjusters can b...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
Yeah, I’ve been down that road too - thought I could just swap a handle and save myself a trip to the hardware store. Ended up with a handle that spun like a DJ turntable and still turned the “wrong” way. I swear, those ...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
I get what you’re saying, but I’ve actually had better luck with some of the newer models. The first one we put in was basically useless for anything but liquids, but the one we got last year works way better. I think it...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
Man, I hear you - those “quick” fixes always turn into a whole thing. I’ve been tempted to hack together a solution before, but with water and electricity so close, I usually end up going OEM even if it stings the wallet...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
I get the laminated cheat sheets, but honestly, I've been using a waterproof phone case for years - never had an issue. Dropped it in a flooded basement once, fished it out, and kept right on going. Plus, it saves paper,...