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RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Inline flow monitors are actually pretty slick for catching those sneaky leaks, especially the ones that never make it to the floor. I’ve put a few in for folks who were tired of playing “find that drip” every few months...
RE: Green Drain Solutions: Baking Soda & Vinegar Vs. Enzyme Cleaners?
I hear you on the DIY enzyme thing - tried it myself and my kitchen just smelled like a weird bakery for a week. Ever had a client dump bacon grease down the sink and then try to fix it with baking soda and vinegar? Neve...
RE: Dripping taps driving me nuts - why is it never a quick fix?
Tell me about it - sometimes you swap out every washer in the toolbox and that drip just keeps mocking you. Ever tried lapping the valve seat? It’s a bit of a faff, but sometimes it’s the only way if you don’t want to sh...
RE: Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?
Under Sink Hookup Vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better For Dishwashers? You nailed it with the “possessed” dishwasher bit - sometimes I swear they’re auditioning for a horror movie with all the gurgling and backflo...
RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
Honestly, just tossing a few bags of topsoil on there is kinda like putting a band-aid on a leaky pipe - it might hold for a minute, but one good downpour and you’re back to square one (or worse, you’ve got a muddy mess)...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
Funny how mice can fit through gaps you’d swear were only big enough for a pencil, right? I’ve seen folks try to “fix” things with that cheap spray foam, but it just turns into a crumbly mess after a couple seasons. I’m ...
RE: When your living room is a sauna but your bedroom's an igloo
Ever check if your bedroom vent is actually blowing air? Sometimes those old dampers get stuck half-shut, or someone closed it in July and forgot. Also, drafty windows can undo all your hard work - my last place had a wi...