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RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Had to laugh at the “sprays everywhere but down” bit - been there more times than I care to admit. Last winter, mine started shooting a sideways jet that soaked the bathroom window every morning. Turns out, the nozzle wa...
RE: Getting That Stubborn Dishwasher Working Again Without Calling a Repair Guy
Funny you mention that - last time I yanked my dishwasher out, I thought the hose looked fine, just a little dusty. Bent it back to get a better look and, boom, tiny split right where it curves. Water everywhere, of cour...
RE: Getting That Stubborn Dishwasher Working Again Without Calling a Repair Guy
Extra screws are just “bonus parts” at this point. I’ve had the same thing happen with my dryer - put it back together, found a couple pieces left over, and it’s still running two years later. Not sure if that’s luck or ...
RE: Drain upkeep tips after seeing that crazy news story
I get where you’re coming from with the boiling water, but I’ve actually had decent luck with it - just not straight off the kettle. I let it cool a bit first, then pour it slow. Never noticed any pipe flexing, but maybe...
RE: SEPTIC SYSTEM NIGHTMARES: DID YOU KNOW THIS?
Copper sulfate worked for me too, but heads up - don't go crazy with it. Buddy of mine dumped a ton down his line thinking more was better...ended up killing off the good bacteria in his septic tank. Moderation's key.
RE: Sink monster making weird noises and not grinding right
Had something similar happen last summer - disposal making this awful clunky sound and barely grinding. Finally got fed up and took it apart. Turned out my nephew had tossed a plastic bottle cap down there (kids, right?)...
RE: Silent Danger: When the Air Turns Against You
The label needs to match the hazard you want to detect. A CO alarm won’t automatically detect a fuel-gas leak. Once that’s clear, compare current prices for suitable models rather than assuming every detector does the sa...
RE: weird plumbing rules you probably didn't know existed
A plumber friend of mine told me something similar once, but instead of peppermint, they used smoke bombs. Seriously, they pump smoke into the pipes and if you see smoke curling out from under sinks or fixtures, you've g...