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RE: Thermostat acting weird, DIY fix or call a pro?
Yeah, good call on getting a pro involved. I've seen way too many DIY electrical fixes turn into bigger headaches - or worse, safety hazards. Had a neighbor once who tried patching up some outdoor wiring himself after ra...
RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?
Photos and labels are great, but honestly, relying solely on digital pics makes me a bit uneasy. Phones break, cloud backups fail... I've seen it happen. I always prefer physical tags or laminated notes right at the conn...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
Couldn't agree more. Had a client last winter whose pipes froze solid at midnight, and when he tried shutting the valve, it was rusted stuck. Took us hours to sort it out - middle of the night, freezing cold... not fun. ...
RE: Low-flow taps vs regular aerators - which saves more water?
Ha, been there myself...nothing like an unexpected indoor fountain to kick off the weekend. But honestly, it's not always about price. I've seen some pretty expensive aerators fail spectacularly too, usually because they...