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RE: Water pooling around my basement - anyone else had to dig up their yard?
- Had a sump pump fail once during a nasty storm - power went out, backup battery was dead. Whole basement carpet got trashed. - Since then, I always double up: main pump, battery backup, and a water-powered backup (if...
RE: Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?
- 100% agree, sweating copper in cramped spots is a pain - been there, done that, not eager to repeat. - PEX has made life so much easier for these retrofits, especially when you’re dealing with older buildings with weir...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
- I’ve run into the same issue with zip ties - humidity just eats through the cheap ones, especially in older basements. - Stainless cable ties are solid but yeah, they're a pain to remove if you ever need to reroute o...
RE: WHEN YOUR TUB WON'T DRAIN: DIY FIXES THAT ACTUALLY WORK?
- Agree on the hair catcher - cheap and saves a ton of hassle. - If you’re dealing with a stubborn clog, I’ve found a wet/dry vac can sometimes pull it out when a snake won’t (just cover the overflow hole first). - When ...
RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing - anyone else find it tricky?
Bread tags - hadn’t thought of that one. I’ve used painter’s tape and a Sharpie for years, but you’re right, it gets gross after a while. I’ve tried zip ties with little labels too, but they’re fiddly if you ever need to...