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RE: Does a second dishwasher cycle wipe out the eco-cycle savings?
I’d wait for a fuller load only while the dishes can still be arranged with clear paths for water to reach them. A tightly packed rack may use the space, but it can undermine cleaning - especially for the stubborn items ...
RE: When the pipes don’t fit: a plumbing adventure
Push-to-connects are like the fast food of plumbing - quick, easy, but you kinda wonder what’s really holding it all together. I’ve used them in a pinch (literally had water spraying at my face), and they held up fine un...
RE: Why does my hot water sometimes sound like popcorn?
- That “popcorn” racket had me thinking I was about to find a rodent rave in the basement, too. Turns out, it’s just the tank throwing a tantrum over all that sediment. - Draining’s a classic move, but with an old tank? ...
RE: Plastic Vs. Tile-Ready Shower Bases: Which One's Less Hassle?
- Gotta agree with the “plastic gets rough fast” point. I’ve been called in for emergency repairs on more cracked acrylic pans than I can count. They’re like eggshells if you drop anything heavier than a shampoo bottle. ...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
- Been there, done that - water damage is no joke. I’ve seen folks spend more fixing a soggy ceiling than they would on a vacation to Hawaii. - Love the silicone mat idea. I usually just find a crusty old towel under the...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
Yeah, tightening that packing nut is like putting a Band-Aid on a leaky dam - works for a bit, but if the washer’s toast, you’re just delaying the inevitable. I’ve had faucets where I swear the leak comes back angrier ev...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
- Gotta admit, I cringe a little every time I see a flex trap doing the limbo under a sink. Sure, it works in a pinch, but man, those things love to collect gunk and slow down drains over time. - I get not wanting to r...