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RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
Good call on the hot water check - I've definitely been there with the sneaky drip returning after everything seemed perfect. Another thing I've found useful is to wrap the threads with plumber's tape (Teflon tape) in th...
RE: just dealt with a gas leak scare - anyone else used those home detectors?
A simple record would help: model number, installation date, manufacturer's replacement date, and the last routine test. Keep the manual link with it. That way the schedule comes from the actual alarm rather than whichev...
RE: old pipes and fixtures - can they actually be recycled?
Good points about corrosion and structural integrity. I've repurposed copper fixtures before, and one thing I always do is a basic stress test - just gently flexing or tapping the pipe to check for weak spots. Sometimes ...
RE: Reusing Household Water: Branched Drain vs. Laundry-to-Landscape?
I did something similar a while back, and honestly, adding a basic mesh filter was one of the better decisions I made. Sure, it's another thing to check every now and then, but compared to dealing with clogged pipes or s...