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RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?

- Couldn’t agree more on the “peace of mind” part. I’ve lost count of how many times folks regret not replacing pipes when they had the chance. Once t...

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RE: When your water heater goes rogue: quick fixes and hacks

- 100% agree that "water damage is sneaky—it creeps up behind the walls where you can’t see it until it’s too late." - Quick fixes like tape or seal...

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RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?

- Those “no-drill” kits actually do work, but you’ve gotta pay attention to the fittings. Some are a pain if your plumbing’s older or non-standard. - ...

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RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?

Title: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe? - Moisture meters are actually pretty useful, especially the pin-type ones. They...

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

Battle Of The Blocked Sink: Which Magic Potion Actually Works? - Enzyme cleaners have their place, but they’re not a miracle fix for a full-on clog. ...

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RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?

- 100% agree on the phone pics. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had to scroll back through my camera roll to figure out what went where after a...

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RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?

Totally agree about the epoxy discoloration—seen it happen a bunch of times myself. Another thing worth mentioning is temperature swings. Epoxy repair...

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RE: Plumber emergency: DIY quick fixes or call the pros?

Haha, duct tape and epoxy—classic DIY optimism right there. I've lost count of how many times I've walked into a job and found some creative "temporar...

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RE: Rusty water heater woes—repair or replace?

Went through something similar last year—had a 10-year-old heater that was giving me rusty water and weird noises. Here's my two cents from experience...

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RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?

Painter's tape is handy, but honestly, I've found that labeling connections with a sharpie directly on the pipes or fittings works best for me. A quic...

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RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting

Totally agree on the permit headache—been there, done that. A few extra points from experience: - Greywater systems aren't just tricky with permits; ...

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