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RE: thinking about redoing the pipes under my sink - PVC or metal?
For a sink drain, I’d lean toward PVC if easier handling is the main draw; the simpler fitting would matter more to me than metal’s sturdier feel. If durability and matching the existing metal setup matter most, though, ...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
I hear you on the sensor headaches. Had a touchless faucet in my last reno - looked slick, but after a year, the sensor started acting like it was haunted. Guests waving their hands around like Jedi just to get a trickle...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
I hear you - my dual-flush has been a bit of a mixed bag too. Sometimes the half flush just doesn’t cut it, and I end up double-flushing anyway. Have you tried adjusting the water level in the tank? I found that helped a...
RE: Keeping your water heater running longer without breaking the bank
I get where you’re coming from. My dad used to say, “Don’t fix what ain’t busted,” and honestly, his old water heater lasted almost 15 years with nothing fancy - just a yearly flush and checking the anode rod every now a...