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RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures

That’s interesting, because I’ve always wondered if the price jump for “premium” is mostly about durability or if there’s a safety angle too. Like, ar...

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RE: When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save

I’ve wondered about those cork gaskets too, but I keep picturing them breaking down over time, especially if there’s any moisture sneaking in. Has any...

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RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures

I’ve actually tried those knurled handles in our downstairs bathroom, thinking they’d be safer for the kids. They definitely help with grip, especiall...

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RE: Battle Of The Blocked Sink: Which Magic Potion Actually Works?

I totally get the hesitation with chemicals—those fumes can be nasty, and I always worry about what’s going down into the pipes (and eventually, the w...

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RE: Half flush never seems to work right—am I missing something?

I hear you on the water savings, but I’ve had a couple dual flushes where the half flush just never seemed to clear things out properly. Maybe it’s th...

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RE: Getting more hot water from my solar heater—what am I missing?

Funny you mention sediment—had a plumber out last fall who found a layer of gunk at the bottom of my tank that was basically acting like an insulator....

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RE: What if your street flooded because drains were clogged?

I always wonder if folks realize how risky it is to jam stuff down there. What if you hit a pipe or break something? I’d rather spend five minutes rak...

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RE: Getting That Stubborn Dishwasher Working Again Without Calling a Repair Guy

Honestly, I get the struggle, but I have to ask—are we maybe making it harder than it needs to be? I used to just dive under there too, but after one ...

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RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud

I get what you’re saying about cotton insulation being a sponge for trouble, but isn’t closed-cell foam kind of overkill for regular above-ground pipe...

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RE: Finally got my bathroom reno right for everyone to use comfortably

I gave one a shot in our guest bathroom, and honestly... mixed feelings. It's super convenient to remotely check if someone left the fan running, but ...

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