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RE: WHEN HOT SHOWERS TURN LUKEWARM: DEALING WITH TEMPERAMENTAL WATER HEATERS

Ever tried explaining to someone why their “hot” shower is barely warm, only to find out their tank hasn’t been flushed since the Stone Age? I’m curio...

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

Heat-shrink tubing, huh? That’s a step up from my usual “hope the tape sticks” approach. I’ve had painter’s tape labels end up on the floor more times...

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

Honestly, I get the appeal of aluminum tags, but for most home setups, I feel like it’s a bit much. I tried metal tags once and they just clanged arou...

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RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?

Title: Water-Saving Stuff That Actually Works? Yeah, I’ve definitely had those “eco” showerheads that make you feel like you’re standing under a leak...

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RE: Drain upkeep tips after seeing that crazy news story

Honestly, I think the fizz looks impressive but doesn’t do much for stubborn clogs. If you’re dealing with a slow drain, I’d rather grab the plunger t...

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RE: SEPTIC SYSTEM NIGHTMARES: DID YOU KNOW THIS?

Yeah, I hear you. Those miracle additives always sound like they’ll save you a ton of work, but has anyone actually seen them do anything besides ligh...

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RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud

Man, the first time I tried to insulate pipes in my own place, I thought I was being clever by using the “good enough” tape. Spoiler: it was not good ...

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RE: Battle Of The Blocked Sink: Which Magic Potion Actually Works?

I’ll admit, I’ve been lured by the enzyme drain cleaner hype more than once—those labels make it sound like you’re unleashing a team of microscopic su...

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RE: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?

I once found electrical tape wrapped around a cracked PVC elbow—guess someone thought it was waterproof? Ended up redoing the whole trap and part of t...

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RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM—Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?

Haha, smart detectors can be picky, but are we sure it was just the foot of space that mattered? Could've been interference from the heater itself or ...

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RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM—Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?

Haha, labeling the valve is genius—wish I'd thought of that before my own midnight plumbing disaster. Ever tried finding a shut-off valve in the dark ...

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RE: low-flow shower heads vs faucet aerators - which saves more?

I've had mixed luck with low-flow shower heads myself. The cheap ones can feel like you're standing under a dripping faucet—been there, done that, not...

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