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RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Yeah, those generic seals are a bit of a gamble. I’ve seen some that look fine for months, then suddenly you get leaks out of nowhere. It’s wild how much the cleaner can matter - one guy I worked with swore by vinegar, b...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
Yeah, I hear you on the older houses - sometimes you open up a cabinet and it’s like a time capsule of questionable plumbing decisions. I’ve had to run longer flex lines too, and honestly, as long as you secure them well...
RE: Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?
Honestly, in most of the older homes I’ve worked on, people stick with the under-sink hookup and just keep an eye out for slow drains. I’ve only seen a couple folks go for a dedicated line, and it was usually after a big...
RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
Water alarms are a game changer, honestly. I used to rely on just checking for dampness, but one tiny leak went unnoticed for weeks and the musty smell was brutal. Now I’ve got alarms under all my pumps - cheap insurance...