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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 the drain. Honestly, the pipes always take twice as long as the cabin...
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 even the pipes nearby messing with the signal. I've seen detectors act...
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 while ankle-deep in freezing water? Not my finest moment. Glad to he...
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 fun. Have you tried one of the slightly pricier models with adjusta...