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RE: When the pipes don’t fit: a plumbing adventure
I totally get the “standing in the aisle, squinting at a wall of nearly-identical parts” thing. How do you guys keep track of all the different sizes and types? Is there a trick to telling if a washer’s still good, or do...
RE: Battling stubborn tree roots in your pipes? Here’s what worked for me
I keep hearing about enzyme treatments, but do they actually work on bigger root problems? I’m a little skeptical - like, if the roots are already in there, can enzymes really break them down or just slow them from getti...
RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
Wait, is that actually safe? I mean, I get the desperation - last winter I tried using a shoelace to tie up a loose vent cover because it kept rattling and driving me nuts. But with stuff like switches, I always worry I’...
RE: Water pooling around my basement - anyone else had to dig up their yard?
That’s exactly what I’m worried about - sloping the soil. I haven’t tried a French drain yet, but I keep seeing mixed advice. Was it hard to get the slope right after all that digging? I keep second-guessing if my gradin...
RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
I’ve been wondering about French drains - how deep do you actually have to dig for them to work in heavy clay? I’m not super handy, so the idea of trenching kind of freaks me out. Did you rent equipment or just use a sho...